Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Stephanie Higgins

Winter Park,FL

Summary

Able to quickly master new recipes, techniques, and kitchen systems. Can develop innovative food specials tailored for events and seasonal menus, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales. Strong foundation in culinary arts, with experience in crafting soups, sauces, and preparing a wide variety of proteins with precision. Committed to fostering a positive kitchen culture; work seamlessly with colleagues to ensure a smooth service. Experienced in onboarding and training new kitchen staff.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook II

Hollywood Hotel and Casino
Joliet, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for line operations across stations, including fryer, flat-top grill, sauté, and garde-manger.
  • Performed preparation work for weekly events and special functions.
  • Developed food specials to enhance promotion for two of the three restaurant locations.
  • Trained new team members in line operations and food preparation, and guided daily specials as required.
  • Supervised colleagues when necessary and acquired experience in efficiently expediting food orders from the heat lamp to the designated servers.
  • Food equipment was closed down and cleaned according to proper procedures.

Line Cook

SixtyFour Wine Bar
Naperville, IL
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Prepared the sauté line during daytime hours for entrée and appetizer plates.
  • Assisted with preparations for large parties and wine dinner events.
  • Closed the kitchen and cleaned to facilitate a timely closure.
  • Prepared cheeses, sliced meats, and arranged charcuterie boards.

General Manager

Minooka Creamery
Minooka, IL
02.2019 - 06.2022
  • Processed customer orders for both drive-through and walk-up service efficiently.
  • Supervised 8 employees during night shifts and up to 2 employees during daytime hours.
  • Occasionally worked alone on morning shifts.
  • Prepared weekly work schedules for myself and coworkers.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures, including machine maintenance, cash drawer reconciliation, and cleaning tasks.
  • Submitted supply orders and completed assigned duties as required.

Education

AAS - Culinary Arts Management Program, Honors, C.OC. Food Preparation

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Minooka Community High School
Minooka, IL
05.2020

Skills

  • Recipe mastery
  • Technique development
  • Kitchen systems
  • Menu development
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Sales enhancement
  • Culinary arts
  • Soup crafting
  • Sauce preparation
  • Protein preparation
  • Kitchen culture
  • Team collaboration
  • Onboarding
  • Training
  • Line operations
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Food safety
  • Grilling expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Kitchen organization
  • Quality assurance and control

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager
  • ServSafe Food Handlers
  • ServSafe Allergen

Accomplishments

  • Bronze medal at American Culinary competition in Columbus Ohio - October 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook II

Hollywood Hotel and Casino
06.2023 - Current

Line Cook

SixtyFour Wine Bar
05.2023 - 06.2023

General Manager

Minooka Creamery
02.2019 - 06.2022

AAS - Culinary Arts Management Program, Honors, C.OC. Food Preparation

Joliet Junior College

High School Diploma -

Minooka Community High School

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