Dynamic Chef with expertise in menu development, sustainable ingredient sourcing, and team leadership. Committed to elevating kitchen operations while fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
V Mertz
OMAHA, NE
04.2022 - Current
Supervised kitchen staff, enhancing daily operations and workflow.
Developed menus and wrote recipes, aligning with culinary trends and customer preferences.
Sourced sustainable ingredients from local suppliers, promoting farm-to-table practices.
Sous Chef
Whispering Roots
Omaha, Nebraska
10.2023 - 08.2024
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and workflow.
Taught Culinary arts classes and developed curriculum.
Collaborated with head chef on menu planning and ingredient sourcing.
Line cook
Block 16
OMAHA, NE
10.2020 - 04.2022
Executed line cookery and prep to ensure timely and high-quality meal service.
Trained new line cooks on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures to enhance team skills.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to support efficient service.
Education
Sustainable Baking And Pastry - Baking And Pastry Certificate
Institute of Culinary Arts
Omaha, NE
03.2021 - 08.2022
Sustainable Culinary Management - Culinary Arts Management
Metropolitan Institute of Culinary Arts
Omaha, Ne
07.2019 - 04.2022
Skills
Leadership
Positivity
Problem Solving
Recipe Writing
Sustainable Ingredient Sourcing
Menu Development
Critical Thinking
Team Building
Hospitality
Accomplishments
Student Chef of the Year, 2022
Gifford Park Neighbor of the year, 2020
Culinary Arts High School Mentor of the Year, 2019
Timeline
Sous Chef
Whispering Roots
10.2023 - 08.2024
Sous Chef
V Mertz
04.2022 - Current
Sustainable Baking And Pastry - Baking And Pastry Certificate
Institute of Culinary Arts
03.2021 - 08.2022
Line cook
Block 16
10.2020 - 04.2022
Sustainable Culinary Management - Culinary Arts Management