Sheri Anderson
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive expertise in food preparation and kitchen operations, adept at using kitchen equipment to ensure high-quality food presentation. Demonstrates strong commitment to food safety compliance and excels in fast-paced environments. Skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking, and plating, with a focus on maintaining a clean and orderly kitchen.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquets line cook
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Acme, Michigan
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and maintaining high food quality standards.
- Assisted in plating and presenting dishes for higher-demand banquets.
- Adhered to food safety regulations while handling and storing food products.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or
- Prepared fresh salads, charcuterie boards, and garnishes for daily service.
- Assisted chefs with food prep and ingredient assembly for menu items.
- Created visually appealing presentations for cold dishes and appetizers.
- Stored ingredients properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
pizza line cook
bucillis
Houghton Lake, Michigan
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Easily maintained a pizza oven and fryer.
- Stuck with repetitive protocol for cheese sticks and sandwiches.
Garde Manger Cook/Prep Line Cook
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Acme, Michigan
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations during shifts.
- Followed food safety guidelines for proper storage and handling of ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and fryers.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to coordinate orders efficiently.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Stored ingredients properly to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in the kitchen area.
- Sliced vegetables for use in salads or garnishes.
Furniture Sales Associate
Value City Department Store
Traverse City, Michigan
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted customers with selecting furniture to meet their needs.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to enhance customer understanding.
- Processed sales transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure excellent customer service experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the sales floor at all times.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on product knowledge and trends.
- Discussed financing options, pricing and current promotional offers.
- Explained warranties and maintenance requirements for products purchased by customers.
- Assisted customers in selecting furniture pieces that fit their design preferences, budgets and lifestyles.
- Answered incoming calls from customers inquiring about product availability, pricing and delivery options.
- Provided product information to customers regarding materials, construction and care of furniture pieces.
- Performed cashier duties such as processing payments, issuing receipts and preparing bank deposits.
- Boosted sales by going beyond basics with every customer to offer product, style and purchasing advice.
- Asked open-ended questions to understand customer needs and style.
Education
Associate of Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO01-2023
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu item presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Culinary technique development
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Proactive problem solving
- Knife skills
- Problem-solving
- Ingredient substitution
- Cleanliness standards
- Server communication
- Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Banquets line cook
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
03.2025 - Current
pizza line cook
bucillis
09.2024 - 03.2025
Garde Manger Cook/Prep Line Cook
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
10.2022 - 03.2024
Furniture Sales Associate
Value City Department Store
03.2022 - 09.2022
Associate of Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts