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Sylvia Ely

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hardworking Sous and Line Chef with a 20+ year background in the food and hospitality industry. Adept at working in high-volume restaurants that require quick food preparation. Outstanding communication skills and an excellent understanding of food safety rules. Expertise in basic kitchen cleaning tasks and restocking food items. Reliable Sous or Line Chef with exceptional food handling and cooking knowledge. Skills include food preparation, garnishing and serving. Follows recipes and directions from head chef.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering and Event Planning

Chicago Sailboat And Yacht Charters
04.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Coordinated with participating vendors during event planning.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Corresponded with clients to answer questions and resolve issues.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.

Caterer

Fine Dinning By Sylvia
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
  • Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
  • Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.

Sous and Line Chef

Beverley Hills Cafe
11.2005 - 04.2017
  • Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
  • Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards.
  • Assisted head chef in preparing and serving food.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
  • Followed recipes and food presentation standards at [Business Name].
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.

Education

GED -

Wilber Wright College
Chicago, IL
01.2021

Skills

  • Food Allergies
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Food Hygiene and Safety
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Station Preparation
  • Portion Standards
  • Meal Preparation

Languages

Hungarian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Catering and Event Planning

Chicago Sailboat And Yacht Charters
04.2021 - Current

Caterer

Fine Dinning By Sylvia
01.2021 - Current

Sous and Line Chef

Beverley Hills Cafe
11.2005 - 04.2017

GED -

Wilber Wright College

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