Shelby Childress
Waco,TX
Summary
- I am an aspiring Chef that is a recent graduate from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. My passion has always been cooking. Though, my long-term goal is to continue my creativity in cuisine, learn the origins of ingredients, and how these foods nourish our bodies.
- Proven successful at leadership position as a cook in high school class. Proficient as a prep chef for The University of Texas (UT). Hospitality performance for various school functions.
- Involved in catering activities.
- Real world culinary experience through an Externship at Walt Disney World.
- Earned Texas Food Handler - StateFoodSaftey.com
- Passionate about bringing out the best in myself that will do the same for others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook II
Walt Disney World College Program
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours with over 600 guests each meal sections(Break/Lun/Dinn).
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for productivity flow.
- Coordinated temp and TPHC control over station for quality of items and utensils.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Prep Cook
University of Austin Texas
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Utilized knife skills
- Prepped and Catered for UT events, lunch, and dinner
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX11.2024
High School Diploma - AVID, Global Business, Business Management, Virtual Business, Principles of Business Management Fundamentals, Arts and Humanities
Connally High School
Waco, TX05.2023
Skills
- Knife Technique
- Food Safty & Sanitation
- Hands on training during and after externship
- Plating capability
- Understand profitable revenue items also waste and decrease in product standard
- Communication
- Documentation
Previous Experience
Cadet Cook - 'Sous Chef', Connally High School program, 01/01/23 - 05/31/23, Catered School functions/Events.
Professional Summary Of Qualifications
- Proven successful at leadership positions as a Sous Chef.
- Proficient as a prep chef.
- Hospitality performance for various school functions.
- Involved in catering activities.
- Passionate about bringing out the best in myself that will do the same for others.
- Texas Food Handler - StateFoodSaftey.com
Certification
-Nutrition
-Food Handler and Management
Timeline
Cook II
Walt Disney World College Program
08.2024 - Current
Prep Cook
University of Austin Texas
09.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma - AVID, Global Business, Business Management, Virtual Business, Principles of Business Management Fundamentals, Arts and Humanities
Connally High School
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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