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Sean O'Hara

Somerdale,NJ

Summary

Driven culinary professional with a robust food preparation and service background honed through a pivotal role within a busy catering and mobile food vending establishment. Excelled in customer service and teamwork, consistently enhancing dining experiences for customers and operational efficiency. Demonstrated a commitment to safety, sanitation, and quality, fostering continual improvement and collaboration.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Sous Chef & BBQ Pitmaster in Training

Hog Day Afternoon BBQ & Catering
02.2022 - Current

Effectively assisted in producing food for clients of all event types. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Set up and performed initial prep work. Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers, residents, guests and fellow team members. Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.

Line Cook & Cashier

Hog Day Afternoon BBQ & Catering
05.2020 - Current

Rotation of daily cashiering and order-taking to working the line to prepare meals for summer camp lunches for 150 attendees along along with serving all other regular patrons.

  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
08.2026

History

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
2024

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
Somerdale, NJ
06.2023

Skills

  • ServSafe certified
  • Customer Service oriented
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of four staff members.
  • Trained and mentored employees.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and to complete satisfaction.

Timeline

Catering Sous Chef & BBQ Pitmaster in Training

Hog Day Afternoon BBQ & Catering
02.2022 - Current

Line Cook & Cashier

Hog Day Afternoon BBQ & Catering
05.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America

History

Northern Arizona University

High School Diploma -

Sterling High School
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