Susan Lutz
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 35 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven kitchen skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Hillsboro Hops
4460 NE Century Blvd Hillsboro Oregon 97124
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Scheduled kitchen staff accordingly
- Prepared menus for catering venus and our seasonal Club Members
- Instructed kitchen staff on daily prepping assignments
- Monthly inventory
- Daily invoices
Chef Assistant
Spectra Food Services
Portland, OR
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
Lead Prep Cook
Sodexo/Daimler Truck North America
4747 N Channel Ave Portland Oregon 97127
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Assigned prep duties to kitchen staff
- Assisted Chef in ordering stock as needed
Education
General - General Studies
Reading Senior High School
Reading, PA05.1978
Culinary
Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center
Reading, PA05.1978
Skills
- Purchasing
- Business Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Chef
Hillsboro Hops
03.2021 - Current
Lead Prep Cook
Sodexo/Daimler Truck North America
12.2017 - 12.2019
Chef Assistant
Spectra Food Services
04.2017 - 03.2020
General - General Studies
Reading Senior High School
Culinary
Reading Muhlenberg Career And Technology Center