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Shalin Sylvester

Shalin Sylvester

Culinary Specialist
Honolulu,HI

Summary

Resourceful United States Army Specialist with 6 years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level culinary position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Culinary Specialist

National Guard of the United States
Honolulu, HI
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
  • Managed delivery of fresh rations in hot environments for over 300 personnel.
  • Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
  • Prepared and served food to approximately 300 personnel in upscale urban restaurant.
  • Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

Line Cook

Chilis's Bar And Grill
Honolulu, HI
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Team Member/Cashier

Baskin-Robbins
Honolulu, HI
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

High school diploma - undefined

Kaimuki High School
03.2017 - 5 2019

Skills

Food Preparationundefined

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Line Cook

Chilis's Bar And Grill
06.2022 - 07.2022

Culinary Specialist

National Guard of the United States
01.2020 - Current

Team Member/Cashier

Baskin-Robbins
02.2018 - 01.2020

High school diploma - undefined

Kaimuki High School
03.2017 - 5 2019
Shalin SylvesterCulinary Specialist