Selena Hemingway
Enosburg Falls,VT
Summary
Experienced Lead Line Cook with 15+ years in kitchen management, food preparation, and customer service. Proven leadership in leading high-performing teams to deliver top-notch quality and timely service. Skilled in implementing efficient inventory management and supply ordering processes. Adept in food safety practices, kitchen protocols, and equipment inspection and maintenance. Strong leadership skills with a dedication to mentoring and training kitchen staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Smugglers' Notch Resort
01.2023 - Current
- Directed a team of 5 to 7 line cooks in daily menu preparation.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize waste while ensuring all necessary ingredients were readily available for efficient food preparation
- Educated new line cooks on maintaining quality through correct procedures in cooking, safety, and kitchen management.
- Created innovative menu concepts in partnership with the executive chef for seasonal appeal.
- Maintained a clean and organized work station, adhering to sanitation guidelines and promoting a safe working environment
- Monitored food quality throughout the cooking process, making adjustments as needed to ensure dishes met or exceeded expectations
- Coordinated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during busy periods, minimizing wait times for customers
- Conducted routine checks on equipment, identifying maintenance needs to ensure continuous kitchen functionality.
Head Cook
Burger Barn
04.2021 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output
- Supervised and enhanced work of Number-person team producing more than Number plates per day
Line Cook
Jay
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Improved food service by evaluating processes and implementing new ideas
- Inspected food preparation equipment and ordered service if needed
- Took orders, prepared quality food and served it to the right customers
- Worked with upper management to plan menu options
- Took inventory and ordered produce for fresh meals each day
- Directed food deliveries
- Created cleaning rotation schedule to keep kitchen and dining areas healthy
Education
High School -
Enosburg Falls Junior/Senior High School
Enosburg Falls, VTSkills
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Equipment Inspection
- Maintenance
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Great team leader
- Food Preparing
- Plating
- Portion Sizes
- Cash Register Operations
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Organization and Prioritization
- Proper Food Storage
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Time Management
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Safety
- Cooking
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Smugglers' Notch Resort
01.2023 - Current
Head Cook
Burger Barn
04.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Jay
11.2017 - 08.2019
High School -
Enosburg Falls Junior/Senior High School
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