Yolanda R. Edwards
Woodhaven
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with a background in food preparation and safety, honed at Schoolcraft College as a Culinary Arts student and team member in Culinary Operations. Achieved ServSafe certification, June 2024, ensuring top-notch food handling. Advanced knife skills and allergen awareness, complemented by exceptional teamwork and communication abilities. Honored as Culinary Operations Student Employee of the Month, November, 2024.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Team Member
Schoolcraft College Culinary Operations
09.2024 - Current
- Wash, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepare sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to kitchen's specifications for various outlets.
- Operate food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Maintain clean and sanitized work areas, equipment and utensils according to ServSafe guidelines and regulations.
- Maintain high level of neat and clean personal grooming and professional uniform standards at all times.
- Ensure food items are stored properly and labeled with correct dates.
- Adhere to FIFO rules when pulling products from coolers, dry storage, and freezers.
- Monitor food temperatures, discard items not stored correctly or with expired dates.
- Enhance teamwork among kitchen staff through effective communication and collaboration on tasks.
- Train newer team members on food preparation and safety procedures.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Edustaff
10.2010 - 03.2024
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Served as long-term substitute for teacher vacancies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Education
Professional Skills Certificate - Culinary Arts
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Rochester College
Rochester Hills, MI06-2009
Skills
- Food handling certification (ServSafe, 2024)
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Grilling techniques
- Allergen awareness
- Banquet & catering experience
- Nutritional knowledge
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
Timeline
Prep Team Member
Schoolcraft College Culinary Operations
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Edustaff
10.2010 - 03.2024
Professional Skills Certificate - Culinary Arts
Schoolcraft College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Rochester College
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