Zipporah Krenz
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Enlightened Detox Solutions
Ventnor City, NJ
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
Private Chef
Self-employeed
Long Beach Island, NJ
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsibilities include meal/menu planning, shopping for supplies, prepping, cooking and serving gourmet meals.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
- Shopped for ingredients.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Head of Garde Manger
Ram’s Head Inn
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Station, worked to make sure entire food line was prepped and filled for lunch and dinner service
- Duties included food prep, making sauces and fresh dressings, baking desserts for this fine restaurant.
Sous Chef
Biggy’s Beach Grille
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Opened and set up kitchen for daily usage, assisted and trained employees in prepping food for service, working side by side with Head Chef cooking delicious Caribbean foods, kept track of products for ordering
Line Cook
Gazebo Grille And Sushi Bar
Long Beach Island, NJ
06.2015 - 08.2022
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Call Center Supervisor
Xerox
01.2012 - 08.2013
- Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
- Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
- Created team rotations to man center effectively during peak hours.
Receptionist
HR Block
110 W Main St, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Associate Team Lead
HR Block
Tuckerton, NJ
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported cross-functional teams in achieving project milestones, ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Promoted a culture of open communication by encouraging team members to share ideas, challenges, and successes in weekly meetings.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and team members, effectively communicating goals, expectations, and updates.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures by closely monitoring the actions of all team members.
Education
Completion of this accelerated Culinary Arts program, becoming Servsafe and TIP’s certified. - undefined
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJCuisine on the Green Culinary - undefined
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Little Egg Harbor, NJAssociate’s Degree - Science Education
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJSkills
- Experienced in cooking Central American Cuisine
- Familiar in utilizing kitchen equipment such as broilers, grills, blast chillers, and braisers
- Trained in searing, sautéing, grilling, roasting, steaming and blanching foods
- Has knowledge of preparing soups, stocks, sauces and roux
- PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Quick learner and highly motivated
- Follows directions well
- Takes pride in a job well done
- Excellent time management
- Has a work ethic
- Loves all phases of cooking
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Customer Loyalty
- Integrity and Dependability
- Anticipating Problems
- Professional Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
- Time Management
Timeline
Associate Team Lead
HR Block
01.2024 - 04.2024
Receptionist
HR Block
01.2023 - 04.2023
Head Chef
Enlightened Detox Solutions
07.2020 - 04.2021
Private Chef
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 08.2021
Sous Chef
Biggy’s Beach Grille
05.2018 - 09.2018
Head of Garde Manger
Ram’s Head Inn
09.2017 - 01.2018
Line Cook
Gazebo Grille And Sushi Bar
06.2015 - 08.2022
Call Center Supervisor
Xerox
01.2012 - 08.2013
Completion of this accelerated Culinary Arts program, becoming Servsafe and TIP’s certified. - undefined
Ocean County College
Cuisine on the Green Culinary - undefined
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Associate’s Degree - Science Education
Ocean County College