High School Food

Denise M. Cadet

Email: ********@*****-********.***

Address:

City: Concord

State: CA

Zip: 94518

Country: USA

Phone: 510-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Former line cook at Oliveto Restaurant and Cafe for two years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Culinary Institute Of America, Hyde Park NY 1/2001 to 1/2008 (Culinary Arts)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Former line cook at Oliveto Restaurant and Cafe for two years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.

Highlights

Beautiful presentation of food

Institutional and batch cooking

Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

French cooking technique

Effective planner

Focused and disciplined

Accomplishments

Catered weddings and private parties of over 300 hundred guests.

International cooking exposure to China, Caribbean Islands, and Southern Africa

Experience

July 2008 to June 2010

Oliveto Oakland, CA

Line Cook

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.

Consistently observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly.

Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.

January 2007 to June 2007

Ritz Carlton West Palm Beach, Florida

Internship

Worked in collaborations with all food departments to created and test menus for remodeled kitchens and restaurants.

Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Systematically tasted all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.

Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.

Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.

Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.

Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.

Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.

Education

2008 Culinary Institute Of America Hyde Park, New York

Associate of Arts Culinary Arts

Coursework in Culinary and Restaurant Management

Classes in Restaurant and Facility Operations

Courses in: Food Preparation, Kitchen Management, Patisserie and Confectionery, International Cuisine

Nutrition courses

Coursework in Professional Cooking and Baking

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