Susan Carew-Sumara
Farmington Hills,MI
Summary
My path to becoming a Chef began in a 4 year Culinary Arts program moving into fine dining as a Sous Chef and eventually becoming an Owner/Operator at my own restaurant, catering company and banquet hall. Later I worked as a Para-Professional at Harrison High School teaching high school students all skills necessary to running the school store. Most recently I worked for Unidine (a third party hire) as a Chef/Kitchen Manager.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Unidine
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service, addressing and resolving any issues promptly.
- Elevated restaurant's reputation, securing positive reviews through meticulous attention to food quality and presentation.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Redford High School
Detroit, MISkills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Verbal and written communication
- Hospitality service expertise
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Staff Coordination
- Culinary expertise
- New Hire Training
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Chef/Kitchen Manager
Unidine
07.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Redford High School
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