Shana Shaletta Ramratan
Ozone Park
Summary
Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Excel in fast-paced environments using strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
RH Guesthouse
New York
08.2024 - Current
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Line Cook
Mēdüzā Mediterrania New York
New York
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Worked in several stations including expo, garnish, pastry and mezi.
Sous Chef
Arcadia Bar And Kitchen
Astoria
05.2018 - 06.2024
- Performed as head chef as needed to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
Pasta Production
Ci Siamo
New York
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained new employees on how to use the pasta-making machinery safely and effectively.
- Followed recipes precisely to create different types of pastas from scratch.
- Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
Lead Line Cook/Pasta Production
Wolf Nordstrom
New York
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Planned and executed daily plan which included handmade pasta as well as using extruder.
- Worked in several stations including grill, saute, fryer and garde manger.
- Contributed to monthly specials by creating new dishes that correlate to what's in season.
- Followed recipes with accuracy and precision to achieve optimal integrity of food products, including specific flavor and texture.
- Performed closing duties such as organizing leftovers into containers for refrigeration or disposal, cleaning grills, and emptying grease traps.
Line Cook
Mercado Little Spain
10 Hudson Yards
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Restocked kitchen with supplies and food items throughout shift to guarantee a sufficient and productive shift.
- Worked in various stations including saute, fryer, garde manger and guiso.
Education
Culinary Diploma - Culinary Arts
The International Culinary Center
New York, NY09.2018
High School Diploma -
Gramercy Arts High School
New York, NY06.2017
Skills
- Menu development
- Employee training
- Cooking techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Kitchen operations
Timeline
Line Cook
Mēdüzā Mediterrania New York
01.2025 - 04.2025
Line Cook
RH Guesthouse
08.2024 - Current
Pasta Production
Ci Siamo
10.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Line Cook/Pasta Production
Wolf Nordstrom
11.2019 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Mercado Little Spain
02.2019 - 11.2019
Sous Chef
Arcadia Bar And Kitchen
05.2018 - 06.2024
Culinary Diploma - Culinary Arts
The International Culinary Center
High School Diploma -
Gramercy Arts High School