Melissa Smith

acvn9a@r.postjobfree.com // 325-***-****

EDUCATION

Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, Wa

AA Culinary Arts, June 2012

Honors

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX

Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2011

Printmaking, Major GPA: 3.5/4.0

Cum Laude

Work History

Central Market Cooking School- Fort Worth Texas

-Created new curriculum and followed through to teaching the class.

-Taught standing curriculum to public and private classes

-Assisted in food production for many guest chefs

- Prepared and educated the public through food demos August 2015 –Present

The Hot Stove Society- Tom Douglas Restaurants – Seattle Washington Crew Member

-Taught Private Cooking Events

-Assisted in food preparation for Guest Chefs

-In charge of as well created hor d'oeuvres for public and private cooking classes

- Assisted in teaching public cooking classes

September 2014 - August 2015

Home Remedy – Tom Douglas Restaurants– Seattle Washington Line Cook

- Invented and created new sandwiches and salads

- Work directly with customers to create food and answer food related questions

- Create blog posts for Tom Douglas’ Blog demonstrating products August 2013- September 2014

The Six Gill– Seattle Washington

Line Cook

- Lead team during service weekly

- Completed tasks in the creation of product to be used for service

- Assisted in recipe development

- Aiding in the preparation and plating private brewery dinners April 2013 – August 2013

Café Presse– Seattle Washington

Pastry/Pantry/Swing

- Responsible for weekend baked goods

- Butchery Work

- Helped manage produce orders

April 2012- May 2013

Kukuruza Gourmet Popcorn– Seattle Washington

Seattle Team Member

- Created large quantities of popcorn to specification.

- Completed large orders in specified time frames.

- Worked directly with customers to fill orders.

- Sold large quantities to attain goals

August 2011- March 2012

QUALIFICATIONS

Culinary Skills

• Garde Manger training in, pickling, sauces, salads, hour d’oeuvres & pates.

• Knowledge of various world cuisines.

• Knife skills

• Plating, garnishing and saucing finished plates.

• Production of quick breads, yeast breads, simple pastry elements. Technology Skills

• Skilled in the effective use of social media platforms.

• Proficient use of Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite.

• Able to create blog posts using photos and text to create a post in which the reader can effetely respond to.

Interpersonal Skills

• Able to facilitate a small or large group of people in a task, of any age group

• Effective communication with groups

• Networking and Constructive business relationship management References available upon request.

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