Sydni Smith
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Responsible Kitchen Porter and Chef offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Porter and Chef De Partie
Community Pizza & Beer Garden
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Boosted team efficiency by keeping kitchen areas organized, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Maintained accurate records of cleaning activities, ensuring compliance with health department regulations at all times.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for shifts and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
- Safeguarded food safety standards by properly storing ingredients according to temperature requirements.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to proper handling techniques when using knives, cleaning chemicals, and other hazardous materials.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by maintaining a professional demeanor and fostering teamwork among colleagues.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Gained proficiency in various cooking techniques while assisting chefs with meal preparation duties as needed.
- Completed daily cleaning tasks thoroughly, contributing to a consistently sanitary work environment for all staff members.
- Reduced waste by monitoring inventory levels and informing management of low stock items for prompt reordering.
- Facilitated smooth service during high-volume periods by efficiently restocking supplies and cleaning workstations as needed.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Supported kitchen staff during peak times, ensuring timely completion of tasks without compromising quality.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
Lead Kitchen Porter and Chef De Partie
Long Leaf Craft Kitchen
2022.01 - 2023.12
- Assisted chefs with food preparation tasks, resulting in timely service and high-quality dishes.
- Maintained accurate records of cleaning activities, ensuring compliance with health department regulations at all times.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability by consistently arriving on time for shifts and completing assigned tasks efficiently.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining cleanliness and organization of workspaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Supported head chef in menu creation, incorporating seasonal ingredients for innovative dishes.
- Expanded culinary knowledge through continuous research on new techniques, flavors, and trends within the industry as a means of staying current with evolving consumer tastes.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Katherine Anne Porter School
Wimberley, TX03.2020
Skills
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Efficient cleaning
- Knife Handling
- Energy and stamina
- Proper sanitation
- Heavy Lifting
- Food Preparation
- Health and safety
- Stock Rotation
- Order Accuracy
- High-volume dining
- Positive Attitude
- Punctual and Reliable
- Team Collaboration
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Food safety knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Food Quality Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Waste Reduction
Accomplishments
I have my own bread pudding recipe on the dessert menu at Long Leaf Craft Kitchen & Bar.
Likes to bake in my free-time and eager to learn more
I've made baked meringue, quick bread, focaccia, brioche, cakes, and creme brulee ect...
Timeline
Kitchen Porter and Chef De Partie
Community Pizza & Beer Garden
2024.01 - 2024.07
Lead Kitchen Porter and Chef De Partie
Long Leaf Craft Kitchen
2022.01 - 2023.12
High School Diploma -
Katherine Anne Porter School
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