Creative, ambitious culinary graduate eager to build and expand on my culinary skills. Skilled in kitchen sanitization, basic cooking and ingredient measurement and assembly.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook/ Waiter
Savor Restaurant @ Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
Niagara Falls, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
Resident Advisor
Suny Niagara
Niagara Falls, NY
08.2022 - 05.2024
Assisted with move-in & move-out processes and conducted weekly room inspections for safety purposes.
Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
Monitored building entrances and exits during peak hours of activity while enforcing visitor policies.
Responded promptly and professionally to emergency situations within the residence halls.
Prep Cook-Internship
Russell's Steaks @ Salvatore's Hotel
Williamsville, NY
05.2023 - 08.2023
Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Orientation Leader for the Equal Opportunity Program
Suny Niagara
Niagara Falls, NY
08.2022 - 08.2022
Led small group discussions on topics such as time management, study skills, career planning, financial aid and health services.
Acquainted new students with campus services, activities, facilities, and campus rules & regulations.
Dietary Aide- Internship
Garden Gate Heath Care Facility
12.2021 - 03.2022
Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
Education
Culinary Arts, A.A.S. -
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute / Suny Niagara
05.2024
High School Diploma -
West Seneca East Senior
West Seneca, NY
06.2022
Skills
Food Preparation
Food Safety
Recipe Standardization
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Heavy Lifting
Ingredient inspection
Equipment Sanitation
Active Listening
Time Management
Affiliations
Member of American Culinary Federation
NFCI/NCCC Culinary Club
Certification
ServSafe Food Manager
Timeline
Prep Cook-Internship
Russell's Steaks @ Salvatore's Hotel
05.2023 - 08.2023
Orientation Leader for the Equal Opportunity Program
Suny Niagara
08.2022 - 08.2022
Prep Cook/ Waiter
Savor Restaurant @ Niagara Falls Culinary Institute
08.2022 - 05.2024
Resident Advisor
Suny Niagara
08.2022 - 05.2024
Dietary Aide- Internship
Garden Gate Heath Care Facility
12.2021 - 03.2022
Culinary Arts, A.A.S. -
Niagara Falls Culinary Institute / Suny Niagara
High School Diploma -
West Seneca East Senior
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