Chef, Caterer or Kitchen Manager

P.O. Box ****** *************@*****.***

Houston, TX 77263 C: 832-***-****

Brittany P. Walker

Objective: I am seeking a position in the hospitality/food industry

where my skills, knowledge and experience are

beneficial and desirable.

Experience: 01/2013-Present BPW Enterprise Katy, Texas

Personal Chef/Event Planner

-Planned and hosted osted events such as fashion shows,

birthday parties and private events.

-Catered events with full banquet set up along with hors

d'oeuvres and cocktail receptions.

-Assisted in the Prepared Foods Department at the Whole

Foods Market with the grand opening of the location in Katy,

Texas.

-Designed private menus along with themed alcoholic and

non-alcoholic beverages.

-Created and sold recipes for various types of entrees,

desserts and alcoholic concoctions.

6/2012-12/2012 BPW Enterprise Houston, Texas

Personal Chef

-Created daily menus for 6 days out of the week including

3 courses per meal for a Cancer patient and a Lacto

Vegeterian.

-Assisted a client with transitioning from a Pescetarian

into a Lacto Vegeterian.

-Completed daily grocery shopping and errands to ensure a

well balanced and nutritious eating experience.

-Completed consultations at least twice a week regarding

nutritional assistance and implenting healthy

practices.

-Cooked and prepared each meal along with serving in a

classic French style course for course.

-Maintained the entire kitchen area from inventory to

properly cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and items

used.

01/2010-01/2013 Cajun Moon Catering

Houston, Texas

Assistant Manager/Sous Chef

-Catered functions ranging from 25-500 people including

banquet set up, breaking down, cooking and serving.

-Assisted in the kitchen with cooking, inventory and

recipe creations with the grand opening of The Tasting

Room - Kingwood.

-Served as a bartender when the services were requested.

-Generated general bookkeeping and data entries.

-Assist with preparations and planning for all menus and

events including completion of BEO forms.

-Completed weekly inventory reports and schedule all

booking, tasting and contract appointments.

-Trained new employees and supervise all employees in the

company.

-Assisted the managers with administration, marketing and

directing the company.

04/2007-03/2010 Verizon Wireless Houston, Texas

Customer Service Representative

-Assisted customers with inquiries in regards to bills,

equipment and sales services that are offered by the

company.

-Assisted customers with payments, setting up automated

payment options and making payment arrangements.

-Troubleshooted any issues with equipment, accessories

and/or online accounts.

-Provided all current promotions and assisted with sales

and revenue for the company.

06/2001-04/2007 Cajun Moon Catering Houston,

Texas

Caterer/Administrative Assistant

-Catered functions ranging from 25-300 people including

setting up, breaking down and serving.

-Cooked and assisted owners with preparations and planning

for all events.

-Completed bi-weekly inventory reports and set all

booking, tasting and inquiry appointments.

Education: 01/2010-05/2011 Houston Community College Houston,

Texas

-Obtained an Associates in Applied Science for Culinary

Arts

-Graduation: May 14, 2011

-Phi Theta Kappa Member, Dean's List Member & High Honors

-Scholarship recipient of the Mary Nell Reck Scholarship

-Honorary member of Les Dames d'Escoffier

06/2011-12/2012 Houston Community College Houston,

Texas

-Obtained an Associates in Applied Science for Hotel &

Restaurant Management

-Graduation: December 15, 2012

-Dean's List member & Highest Honors

-Scholarship recipient of the Association of Women's

Administrators Scholarship

Certification(s): -ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

-ServSafe Certified Instructor/Registered Proctor

-Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Certified

-Texas Food Handler's Permit

Skills: -52 WPM

-10+ years experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel,

Access and PowerPoint

-9+ years in customer service

-Strong Work Ethic, Analytical, Leadership and

Communication skills

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