SHYAWN SHORT
Baldwin,NY
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Leader
Pier Sixty Collection
New York, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving overall customer satisfaction.
- Trained new kitchen personnel in food safety and preparation techniques.
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, adhering to safety and sanitation regulations.
Cook/Kitchen Helper
TAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Hiram, GA
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed food preparation and supported main chef during kitchen service.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
- Greeted customers on the floor to ensure satisfactory service
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared and set empty tables for future patrons
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
- Stored food in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Institute of Culinary Education
New York, NY05.2024
HS Diploma - undefined
Hiram High School
Hiram, GA05.2021
Skills
- Provided customer service while managing time effectively and communicating clearly
- Learned proprietary systems and applications quickly to support daily tasks
- Worked well independently and with team members on shared goals
- Used Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for documents and presentations
- Applied food sanitation and safety policies to support clean, safe operations
Objective
Dedicated culinary professional with 5+ years of experience in professional catering and high-volume kitchen operations. Currently working as a Crew Leader in a role comparable to a Junior Sous Chef, with experience leading kitchen teams, coordinating food preparation, maintaining quality and sanitation standards, and executing service in fast-paced environments. Skilled in Southern and Italian cuisine, with a strong focus on consistency, organization, presentation, and delivering high-quality food under pressure.
Certification
Food handlers
Timeline
Crew Leader
Pier Sixty Collection
03.2024 - Current
Cook/Kitchen Helper
TAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
08.2020 - 08.2022
HS Diploma - undefined
Hiram High School
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Institute of Culinary Education