Stephanie Lane
Trenton
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and maintaining high standards of food safety, my tenure at Princeton University honed my skills in food presentation and effective communication. I excelled in reducing food waste by implementing strategic menu planning, showcasing my ability to blend culinary expertise with practical operational improvements.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Residential Chef Worker
Princeton University
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Education
Certification - Culinary
Emilio Culinary Academy
Trenton, NJ12-2024
High School Diploma -
Emily Fisher Prep Charter
Trenton, NJ06-2012
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality service expertise
- Allergen awareness
Certification
- Culinary Arts Emilio Culinary Academy December2024
- Serve Safe Certification September2024
Timeline
Residential Chef Worker
Princeton University
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Culinary Arts Emilio Culinary Academy December2024
- Serve Safe Certification September2024
Certification - Culinary
Emilio Culinary Academy
High School Diploma -
Emily Fisher Prep Charter
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