Veronica Atkins
Kalamazoo,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented culinary assistant with expertise in food preparation and presentation. Committed to upholding kitchen safety standards and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culnary Assistant
Emily Program
Dunwoody, GA
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in meal preparation and presentation for diverse dietary needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and supplies.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient availability and freshness.
- Collaborated with culinary team to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety protocols to uphold health standards in food handling.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from clients.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to dietary inquiries effectively.
- Supported head chef in menu development, resulting in increased positive customer feedback.
- Assisted with training new hires, fostering a supportive team atmosphere and improving overall kitchen efficiency.
Caterer
Alonti Catering
Atlanta GA
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and presented diverse menus for corporate events and private functions.
- Coordinated logistics for catering services, ensuring timely delivery and setup.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, maintaining optimal stock levels for events.
- Collaborated with team members to execute high-quality food service during events.
Server
Dunwoody Country Club
Atlanta GA
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Trained new servers on menu knowledge and service protocols, improving team efficiency.
- Managed dining area cleanliness, contributing to positive guest experiences and compliance standards.
Education
GED -
Matc
Milwaukee, WI03-1987
Skills
- Kitchen safety
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Sauce making
- Ingredient identification
- Portion control
- Nutrition
- Allergy awareness
- Garnishing techniques
- Menu planning
- Special diets
- Recipe execution
- Taste testing and recipe development
- Catering experience
- Distributing meals
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sweeping and mopping
Certification
serve safe
Timeline
Caterer
Alonti Catering
10.2025 - 02.2026
Culnary Assistant
Emily Program
04.2025 - 03.2026
Server
Dunwoody Country Club
05.2023 - 08.2025
GED -
Matc