Candice Du Pree
Newport News, VA
abk28t@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a strong company that will allow me to uilitize the skills and abilities that I have
attained.
EDUCATION 10/2006-05/2008
Culinary Institute of Virginia, Norfolk, VA
Associates Degree
Specializations: Kitchen Management, Soups, Cake decorating, Baking
STRENGTHS
• Full range of managerial skills including scheduling and time management
• Microsoft Office Suite Software
• Proven ability to adhere to deadlines
• Produce quickly under pressure, without sacrificing quality
• Mastery of cooking philosophy and techniques
• Understanding of all key health and sanitation concerns, TIPS and Serv Safe Certified
• Business Owner of specialty cakes ranging from weddings to bat mitzvahs
EMPLOYMENT
Lead line Cook 6/2008 - Present
WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA – Created and prepared menus for orders to be
executed in a fine dining Retirement facility. Also in charge of daily specials and all soup and dessert
creation/preparations. I utilized Microsoft Word and Excel to create menus.
Line Cook 1/2008 - 6/2008 (Externship)
Williamsburg Polo Club, Williamsburg, VA- Prepared requested short orders at the proper temperature, in
a timely manner.
Line Cook 08/2007 - 12/2007 (Externship)
Green Leafe Gourmet, Williamsburg, VA - Created daily specials, executed food orders.
Dietary Supervisor 05/2007 - 12/2007 (Externship)
Harbour Pointe, Norfolk, VA
Prepared various specialty dietary meals for in-house geriatric patient/clients. I supervised eight
employees in addition to training, scheduling and time management. While executing these tasks, I
utilized Microsoft Word and Excel to create menus, work schedules and reports.
Kitchen Supervisor 11/2005- 05/2007
Williamsburg Hospitality House, Williamsburg, VA
I Supervised seven employees, conducted order inventory; worked with internal purchasing department as
well as external vendors to request/submit purchase orders. I also was responsible for receiving the
vendor orders. I was also in charge of creating the daily specials.
References Available upon Request