Zoe Thatcher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate culinary professional known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in menu planning, food safety compliance, and inventory management. Deliver amazing dining experiences through strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sauté Line Cook
North Pond
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Chopped vegetables, seasoned meats, and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing, and braising.
- I organized the storage area to ensure all necessary items were readily accessible.
Line Cook
Thyme Craft Kitchen
Peru, IL
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Rotate through grill, sauté, and garmo stations while carefully maintaining sanitary and clean workstations.
- Prepare all menu items from scratch, while following waste control.
- Menu development for special catering events, such as wine dinners.
- Assisted in food truck operations for catering, and other events.
Line Cook
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Oglesby, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared doughs and batters for cakes, pastries, pies, and other desserts according to recipes.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep the kitchen running efficiently.
Education
Associate of Arts - A.A.S. in Culinary Arts
Kendall College
Chicago01-2027
High School Diploma -
LaSalle-Peru Township High School
La Salle, IL05-2023
Skills
- Food preparation
- Portion control
- Food safety
- Quality assurance
- Employee training
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certificate
- ServSafe Allergen Certificate
Timeline
Sauté Line Cook
North Pond
05.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Line Cook
Thyme Craft Kitchen
12.2019 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - A.A.S. in Culinary Arts
Kendall College
High School Diploma -
LaSalle-Peru Township High School
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