Sherryann Drakes
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Driven to contribute to the success of any organizational team, aiming to be a valuable asset. Continuously enhancing skills and gaining new experiences to establish a mutually beneficial relationship with employers. Leveraging expertise to provide valuable skills and gain valuable professional experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm to Table Chef
CHATHAM BARS INN
CAPE COD
05.2019 - Current
- Overall responsibility for quality and service of food produced
- Manage events and prep kitchen
- To develop and motivate the team
- Efficiently supporting the Head Chefs
- Summer Season
Banquet Supervisor
Grey Oaks Country Club
FLORIDA
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assist in the supervision and organization of staff
- Help run the daily operations of the banqueting department
- Ensure quality is being held and kept to a high standard
- Assist with the administrative daily task of the department
- Worked banquet kitchens, pantry and line cook
- Responsible for the preparation and service of foods
- Maintaining the high quality of food and expected services of the club
- Provide appetizing and palatable foods for guest
- Winter Season
Events Sous Chef
Wild By Tart
LONDON
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Overall responsibility for quality of food produced, control of cost and profit potential
- Manage events and prep kitchen
- To develop and motivate the team
- Efficiently supporting the Head of Events Chef
Banquet Assistant Supervisor
John’s island Club
FLORIDA
10.2011 - 05.2021
- Assist in the supervision and organization of staff
- Help run the daily operations of the banqueting department
- Ensure quality is being held and kept to a high standard
- Assist with the administrative daily task of the department
- Worked banquet kitchens, pantry and line cook
- Responsible for the preparation and service of foods
- Maintaining the high quality of food and expected services of the club
- Provide appetizing and palatable foods for guest
- Winter seasons
- As well as line cook
Pantry line cook
Eastward HO Country Club
CAPE COD
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Maintaining the high end quality of food and expected services of the club
- Provide appetizing and palatable foods for guest
- Summer Season
Line cook
Wianno Club
CAPE COD
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked in banquets kitchen
- Responsible for the preparation and service of foods
- Maintaining the high end quality of food and expected services of the club
- Provide appetizing and palatable foods for guest
- Summer season
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
Payne’s Bay St. James Barbados
06.2012 - 09.2015
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
Secondary school teacher for the subject Food & Nutrition
The Alleyne School
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual growth
- Organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success
- Arrange and orchestrate theoretical and practical assignments
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
Payne’s Bay St. James Barbados
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly.
- Prepared high-quality meals for clients with diverse palates, emphasizing the use of fresh, local ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Food And Nutrition
Erdiston Teacher’s Training College
01.2014
Bachelor In Science - Culinary Management
The Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL01.2010
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College
09.2007
High School Diploma -
Alleyne Secondary
09.2002
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Hospitality service expertise
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- Diploma in TESOL Training Certified
- Caribbean Vocational Qualification in Food Preparation Certified
- Diploma in Education Distinction
- Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Management 2011 GPA 3.7
- Certified in Servsafe Food for Managers 2011
- Certified in Servsafe Alcohol 2010
- Associate Degree in Culinary Arts 2009 GPA 3.5
- Caribbean Examination Council (GP) Passes in: 2007
- English Language –2
- English Literature-2
- Social Studies- 1
- Food & Nutrition-1
- Principles of Business- 2
- Integrated Science-2
- French-3
- Mathematics-3
Accomplishments
- 2007- Attended the Youth Global Leaders Conference (YGLC) which took place in Washington DC & New York
- 2009- Attended the University Presidential Inauguration Conference (UPIC) which took place in Washington DC- (Represented Barbados).
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
Grey Oaks Country Club
10.2022 - 05.2023
Events Sous Chef
Wild By Tart
01.2022 - 10.2022
Farm to Table Chef
CHATHAM BARS INN
05.2019 - Current
Pantry line cook
Eastward HO Country Club
05.2017 - 10.2017
Line cook
Wianno Club
05.2016 - 10.2016
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
06.2012 - 09.2015
Banquet Assistant Supervisor
John’s island Club
10.2011 - 05.2021
Secondary school teacher for the subject Food & Nutrition
The Alleyne School
09.2009 - 12.2009
Private Chef
Self Employed Services
06.2007 - 09.2009
Post Graduate Diploma - Food And Nutrition
Erdiston Teacher’s Training College
Bachelor In Science - Culinary Management
The Lincoln Culinary Institute
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Barbados Community College
High School Diploma -
Alleyne Secondary