Shameka Body
Chicago,IL
Summary
Innovative culinary professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu development, inventory management, and food safety compliance. Excel at team leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving. Quick learner and team player eager to contribute to production team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Chicago, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of meals and enhance guest satisfaction experiences.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
- Showcased culinary expertise in various styles of cooking, adapting techniques to accommodate unique ingredients and evolving menu offerings.
- Expedited orders during peak service times, working closely with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Implemented effective time management strategies, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity during busy shifts.
Speciality Display Cook
Oak Veiw Group(McCormick-Wintrust Arena)
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing visually appealing and high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills by simultaneously preparing multiple dishes while monitoring cooking times and temperatures.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
Chef De Partie
UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute
Chicago, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Completed an 8-week intensive, hands-on training in classic French culinary techniques.
- Focused on organization, discipline, time management, and cleanliness.
- Prepared mise en place daily to increase efficiency.
- Utilized varied cooking techniques, such as braising, roasting, sautéing, and grilling, to produce recipes according to the Chef Instructors' specifications.
- Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surface, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
Chef /Assistant Inventory Manager
Chicago Food On The Run
Chicago, IL
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Constructed menus with new or existing culinary creations, ensuring the variety and quality of the serving.
- Partnered with staff members during catered and specialized occasions to serve food to over 200 customers.
- Informed kitchen staff of schedules and delegated appropriate duties to improve efficiency.
- Coordinated with internal departments regarding returns, exchanges, credits due to damaged goods or wrong shipments.
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
Food Service Worker
Solider Field
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Performed opening and closing duties, such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Ensured that foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
Line Cook/Chef /Food Preparation Worker
Chase Bank
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Sliced cooked meats for sandwiches and salads as well as carved roasts at carving stations in the kitchen.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices and presentation within service goal times.
- Cut, sliced, and diced vegetables and fruits for meal prep.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Cashier/Food Prep Cook
Wrigley Field
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for serving each guest courteously, quickly, and efficiently with a sincere, positive, pleasant, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Responsible for the accuracy of all daily cash transactions received at the register during my shift.
- Performed regular maintenance on bakery equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofing boxes.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently including taking orders, preparing drinks and food items, ringing up customers' purchases.
Line Cook
Federal Bank
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted in prepping food items such as slicing vegetables, cutting meats, and preparing sauces for use in hot food production.
- Prepared food items according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Prepared a variety of fresh meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches and other food items according to established recipes.
- Supported the kitchen team with light food prep tasks during off-peak hours to improve service readiness.
Education
Malcolm X College
Chicago, ILSkills
- Knife Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Food Inventories
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Culinary arts
Certification
- SafeServ Food Handling License exp: 2028.
- American Hotel, Lodging & Educational Institute- Certified Kitchen Cook,2025
- Nominated Star Of Industries Hotel Lodging 2025
Timeline
Speciality Display Cook
Oak Veiw Group(McCormick-Wintrust Arena)
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2025 - Current
Chef De Partie
UNITE HERE Chicago Hospitality Institute
02.2025 - Current
Line Cook/Chef /Food Preparation Worker
Chase Bank
09.2023 - 08.2024
Food Service Worker
Solider Field
05.2023 - 11.2024
Cashier/Food Prep Cook
Wrigley Field
05.2022 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Federal Bank
01.2022 - 06.2023
Chef /Assistant Inventory Manager
Chicago Food On The Run
03.2020 - 01.2025
Malcolm X College