Sunny Workman
Belville,NC
Summary
Culinary professional with comprehensive experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, driving quality and efficiency. Known for exceptional culinary skills and ability to innovate while maintaining consistency. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving culinary excellence and adapting to evolving needs.
Knowledgeable Chef with strong history in culinary arts and effective kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance menu offerings and streamline kitchen operations. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and creative problem-solving.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Bald Head Island Club
Bald Head Island, NC
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and executed seasonal menu offerings, enhancing customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation and ingredient utilization.
- Trained junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering skill development and teamwork within the kitchen.
Executive Chef
The Terre Haute Convention Center, OV360
03.2022 - Current
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.
- Hiring, Training and Supervising all kitchen staff.
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery.
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed while discovering and introducing new culinary techniques.
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus with pricing using trends current in the industry.
Ramp Agent
Federal Express, FedEx
Indianapolis, IN
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Operated ground support equipment to ensure timely aircraft loading and unloading.
- Coordinated baggage handling processes to maintain efficient airport operations.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections on equipment for safety compliance and operational readiness.
- Trained new ramp agents on safe handling procedures and operational protocols.
Support Manager
Rural King
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensured attractive, safe, and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans.
- Reduced inventory shrink by identifying potential causes of shrink and retraining associates on proper procedures.
- Stocked merchandise through planogram execution while ensuring no damaged goods or inventory was placed on the shelves.
- Processed overstock or excess materials to risers and stockrooms.
- Operated Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other retail equipment.
Sous Chef
The Butler’s Pantry Food Co.
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw and helped manage meal preparation for guests and events.
- Filled in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary.
- Managed and helped train kitchen staff while establishing a working schedule.
- Worked directly with Executive Chef on a farm to table menu style and selection each week.
- Assisted clients in their menu requests for each event.
- Performed large scale catering events weekly.
Sous Chef
Nicole + Taylor Pasta & Backroom Eatery
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked with the Executive Chef by directing meal preparation among kitchen staff.
- Expedited orders to ensure quality taste and presentation within the Deli.
- Ensured kitchen staff adhered to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements.
- Managed the kitchen inventory daily to ensure supplies were fresh and of high quality.
- Aided in the preparation of monthly Chef’s Tables.
Chef
Stables Steakhouse
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Directed recruitment, training, and staff development to ensure retainment among staff.
- Elevated the menu of the restaurant to focus on new food concepts.
- Worked closely with management to develop a menu mapping and cost analysis by revitalizing their standard recipes.
- Ensured that all dishes were cooked and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way.
- Took charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by Management.
Chef III
Sodexo
12.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed 15 kitchen staff associates who were responsible for meal prep over residential dining on a college campus.
- Inventoried weekly ensuring that all food cost goals were met.
- Aided in the batch prep and execution of large catering events among campus.
- Oversaw food preparation, checking that all kitchen staff were performing their duties and following regulations.
- Monitored sanitation practices and followed kitchen safety standards.
Chef
The Butler’s Pantry Food Co.
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Supervised meal preparation for guests and events among kitchen staff.
- Managed and helped train kitchen staff while establishing a working schedule.
- Worked directly with Executive Chef on a farm to table menu style and selection each week.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen and catering events.
Retail Floor Coordinator
Baesler’s Market
06.2009 - 03.2014
- Directed daily floor operations with full decision-making responsibility for merchandising for the Deli Area.
- Responded to customer complaints and comments while maintaining a positive attitude and overall representation of the market.
- Managed stock levels and made key decisions about stock control for that area of the market.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressed needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and modeled suggestive selling techniques.
Chef
Baesler’s Market
11.2012 - 07.2013
- Prepared food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
- Ensured that all prepared items were labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency for clients and shoppers.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
Customer Service Representative
Pier 1 Imports
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Maintained a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries.
- Attracted potential customers by answering product and service questions and suggesting information about other products and services throughout the store.
- Resolved product or service problems by clarifying the customer’s complaint, determining the cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment, and following up to ensure resolution.
Green House and Nursery Assistant
Apple House Home and Garden
03.2004 - 10.2008
- Planted, fertilized, weeded, pruned, repotted, watered, and mulched plants, shrubs, and trees in the nursery using hand and gardening tools.
- Provided advice and guidance to customers related to plant choices and care.
- Inspected plants to assess quality and health and to identify signs of disease or pests.
- Organized plants by type and season throughout the store.
- Unpacked additional plants and accessories for purchasing.
Education
Associate of Science -
The Chefs Academy
Indianapolis, IN06-2015
Skills
- Creative Menu Development, Beer-Wine-Cocktail Pairing, ServSafe Certified, ServSafe Proxy, Cost Containment and Reduction, Purchasing and Inventory Control
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Certification
ServSafe Proctor
OSHA 10 Certified
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bald Head Island Club
09.2025 - Current
Ramp Agent
Federal Express, FedEx
08.2023 - 09.2025
Executive Chef
The Terre Haute Convention Center, OV360
03.2022 - Current
Support Manager
Rural King
06.2020 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
The Butler’s Pantry Food Co.
10.2019 - 07.2020
Sous Chef
Nicole + Taylor Pasta & Backroom Eatery
07.2019 - 10.2019
Chef
Stables Steakhouse
12.2016 - 08.2018
Chef III
Sodexo
12.2015 - 12.2016
Chef
The Butler’s Pantry Food Co.
04.2015 - 12.2015
Chef
Baesler’s Market
11.2012 - 07.2013
Retail Floor Coordinator
Baesler’s Market
06.2009 - 03.2014
Customer Service Representative
Pier 1 Imports
03.2008 - 06.2009
Green House and Nursery Assistant
Apple House Home and Garden
03.2004 - 10.2008
Associate of Science -
The Chefs Academy