Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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SAVION CHISHOLM

Kings Mountain,US

Summary

I have received hands-on training from several high-ranking chefs at Sodexo Live, now known as Sodexo Magic. Throughout my career, I have gained diverse experience by traveling to different accounts and working at a variety of events, including SEMA 2024 and Sutter Health 2025. Additionally, I have participated in two games at the University of Texas in Austin.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Sodexo Magic
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Sous Chef

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.

Prep Line Cook

Brian Flagg
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.

Bartender Assistant

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Supported bartenders with essential tasks, resulting in more efficient bar operations.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to efficiently manage multiple priorities during peak hours without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Stocked and maintained bar inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for busy shifts.

Cashier Team Lead

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed card purchases and returns.
  • Made sure every stand was stocked and ready to go before every game
  • Ensured that every stand stayed stocked when product got low
  • Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.

Education

Diploma - Foods

Kings Mountain High School
Kings Mountain, NC
06.2022

Skills

  • Fryer work
  • Grill work
  • Delegating
  • Teamwork
  • Managing
  • Stocking
  • Maintain smooth operations
  • Food handling

Certification

Safe serve test

Timeline

Sous Chef

Sodexo Magic
11.2023 - 04.2024

Sous Chef

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2023 - 09.2023

Prep Line Cook

Brian Flagg
10.2022 - 04.2023

Bartender Assistant

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2022 - 09.2022

Cashier Team Lead

Tanner Shufflebarger
04.2021 - 09.2021

Diploma - Foods

Kings Mountain High School

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