Gisbel Pagan
Waterbury, CT **704
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OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in the culinary arts field that will allow me to grow in knowledge and experience.
EDUCATION:
Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted, CT (Currently attending) - Veterinary Technician- Expected graduation date- (2014-2015)
W.F Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury, CT (Graduate) - Culinary Arts Trade.
Knowledge, skills and experience in all areas of culinary including:
* Dining Room
* Proper customer service
* Money handling
* Setting tables
* Restaurant management
* Taking reservations
* Safety and Sanitation
* Temperature Danger Zone
* Proper food handling
* Cooking techniques
* Baking/pastries
* Entrees
* Salads
FIELDWORK:
3/2012 “Residence Inn Southington” Southington, CT ( Guest service Agent)
Responsible for answering the phone and making reservations
* Responsible for answering phone adequately and making on property reservations
* Providing excellent phone costumer service
* Checking in and checking guests out
* Resolving guest issues promptly and efficiently
* Providing excellent social skills and costumer service
* Organization Skills ( paper work, guest information)
8/2011 “Figs” Sandy Hook, CT (Cook)
* Cooking food at proper speed and accurate time
* Safety and sanitation
* Cooking skills
* Team work
8/09-6/11 “A Taste of Kaynor” W.F Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury, CT (Junior and senior years) Culinary Arts Trade- Customer work and experience
* Basic Restaurant operation
* Advanced cooking skills
* Produce menu items
* Advanced pastries and bread making
8/07-6/09 “A Taste of Kaynor” W.F Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury, CT( freshman and sophomore years) Culinary Arts Trade
* Basic of safety and sanitation
* Equipment identification and use
* Institutional food preparation basic cooking method
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
6/24/11 Skills USA National Competition- Placed 8th in the Nation- Culinary Arts Competition
6/16/11 Awarded Executive Chefs Award
6/16/11 Membership in Skills USA Award
5/16/11 NOCTI certified
3/23/11 Skills USA-Placed First in State Competition in Culinary
2011 ServeSafe certified
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
4/14/11 Pasta Dinner Fund Raiser (volunteer)
2/9/11 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
12/10 American Red Cross (blood donor)
(References Available Upon request)