Overview
Work History
Education
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Vanesaa Stephens

Houston

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Lead

SAGE Dining Services
08.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked menu items following recipes and presentation standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety compliance.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop new menu items based on seasonal ingredients.

Senior Cook

Compass Group
09.2008 - 08.2025
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Developed and implemented daily menus, optimizing ingredient use and minimizing waste.
  • Trained new cooks on culinary techniques and operational procedures, enhancing team performance.
  • Coordinated food preparation for large-scale events, maintaining high-quality service under pressure.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization

Timeline

Cook Lead

SAGE Dining Services
08.2025 - Current

Senior Cook

Compass Group
09.2008 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Pearland High School
Vanesaa Stephens