Vanessa Orange
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced Cook. Friendly, hardworking team player with passion for food. Dedicated to customer service, safety and cleanliness. Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with several years of related experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Student
Springdale Job Corp Center
Troutdale, OR
11.1994 - 03.1995
- Prepared and cooked food for lunch and dinner for approx. 200 - 300 people in an Industrial kitchen maintained guidance from Culinary Instructor, Head Chef and Cooks
- Conducted regular maintenance on kitchen equipment such as ovens and stoves.
- Organized and cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Prepared meals according to established standards of presentation, taste and sanitation guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen equipment such as mixers, blenders, slicers.
- Plated meals according to established standards for presentation.
- Assisted in the preparation of sauces and dressings for dishes.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking, baking, grilling and serving.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food storage and handling practices.
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
Kitchen Helper
Deschutes Crossing Restaurant
Warm Springs, OR
06.1989 - 11.1994
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning. Assemble and disassemble for cleaning.
- Prepared salad and soup bar. Served customers from the bar. Poured coffee and water.
- Bussed tables
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Performed Prep Cooking, Baking, Short-Order and Line Cooking skills.
- Scrubbed work tables, washed walls and maintained cleanliness of work area.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Administration And Management
Portland Community College
Portland, OR04-2026
High School Diploma -
Madras High School
Madras, OR06-1992
688 Hours Training - Culinary Arts
Springdale Job Corp Center
Troutdale, ORSome College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisites; General Studies
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Food Plating
- Menu Planning
- Baking techniques
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Dietary Restrictions
- Volunteer Cook - Human Solutions Family Shelter 3 months
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Culinary Student
Springdale Job Corp Center
11.1994 - 03.1995
Kitchen Helper
Deschutes Crossing Restaurant
06.1989 - 11.1994
Associates Degree - Business Administration And Management
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Madras High School
688 Hours Training - Culinary Arts
Springdale Job Corp Center
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Requisites; General Studies
Chemeketa Community College
- Food Handlers Card
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