Stephanie Elsberry
Cook ready to work & expand culinary arts knowledge.
Palm Bay, FL 32909
ad3zxu@r.postjobfree.com
Hardworking individual seeking the post of a Cook or Management position in a hospitality setting, making the most of expierience in culinary arts, with a track record of preparing food in accordance with employers' standards in team-oriented and busy work environment. Worked my way from dish to kitchen manager in a short few months, I am a self starter, a strong team player who is detail oriented, self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic, passionate and quick on my feet. I believe everyone should be treated with dignity and respect. I will work to build a collaborative environment for employees and customers to have the opportunity to have the best service they can ask for resulting in repeat customers/business. Hungry for growth, learning & making differences as an individual and as part of a team. I am all about getting my job completed as I never let things get in the way of me doing my absolute best at work having zero room for distractions or mistakes. I’m a big team player and love problem solving, making my team members and work place a safe and fun but professional environment.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cook
River Rocks - Rockledge, FL
January 2023 to Present
Lunch and close/volume experience. Fry, grill and pantry stationed. While keeping line stocked through heavy volume shift I would keep cook flow while making salads and working pantry. During volume/ closing I’d clean line, sweep, flip pans, stock up for next shift or morning shift. Always attentive, on my feet with good attendance and always a positive attitude. Cook
GATORS DOCKSIDE - Melbourne, FL
November 2021 to January 2023
Close experience. Main strength was flat and pantry/set up, prepped for shift working and morning shift, maintained clean work station, close restaurant properly, punctual and always had a positive attitude. Food Champion
Taco bell - West Melbourne, FL
January 2022 to January 2022
Preparing menu items at an orderly fashion with the correct and unique instructions following to make satisfied customers and repeat business. Quick on my feet with food prep as well as taking orders and using POS systems drive thru and lobby. Restocking the line, fry, dishes, cleaning and closing lobby and drive thru.
Assembly Operator
Ficosa North America - Cookeville, TN
September 2021 to December 2021
Assemble car parts such as blinkers, mirrors, headlights, cameras, and more. Cook
Chili's - Melbourne, FL
November 2021 to November 2021
Prepared food as well as cooking food properly and fast pace. Brokedown kitchen closing every night. Multitasking with working oven, flat top and set up all while keeping a clean and organized work station. Independent Contractor
Evans site work - Melbourne, FL
February 2018 to July 2020
Experience in asphalt repairs, sod layout, roof repairs, electrical repairs/jobs, renovations, can work heavy machinery.
Line Cook
Scarlett O'Hara's - Saint Augustine, FL
October 2016 to January 2018
Experience in all parts of the kitchen. Fry, grill, flat top, oven, pantry, set up, sautee, prep. I even did expo and some food running. Worked open and close. Always exceeding all expectations in closing down and opening the kitchen. Prepared all overnight smoked proteins and handle morning portions along with evening and night portions.
Cook/Prep
Denny's Franchise Restaurant - Saint Augustine, FL September 2017 to October 2017
Open experience. Prepared all good for morning and lunch shift, cook, maintained a clean work station. Punctual and with a happy attitude.
Line/Prep Cook
Al's Pizza - Saint Augustine, FL
August 2017 to October 2017
Open and close experience. Prepped line throughout shifts, make dough, made sauces, cooked pizza, pasta, etc. always maintaining a clean work station. CSR - Customer Service Representative
Circle K - Saint Augustine, FL
August 2017 to October 2017
Provide excellent customer service, maintain clean workspace, stock shelves, clean and stock cooler. Handled money and kept track of safe drops and loans. Kitchen Staff
Sunset Grille - Saint Augustine Beach, FL
August 2017 to September 2017
Morning and night shift experience. Dishwasher start, worked up to prep cook, then line cook, fill in for expo, & world run food when needed. Keeps a clean workspace and always had good attendance and a great attitude.
Hostess/Server
Wallstreet Pub and Hookah - Melbourne, FL
October 2014 to January 2015
Prepped hookahs for customers.served hookahs and food. Education
Diploma
Melbourne High School
Skills
• Customer Service Representative (4 years)
• Cooking (6 years)
• Knife skills (6 years)
• Sautee (6 years)
• Presentation Skills (6 years)
• Line cook (6 years)
• kitchen (6 years)
• Team Player (6 years)
• Baking (6 years)
• Heavy Equipment Operation (2 years)
• Construction Experience (2 years)
• Renovations (2 years)
• Culinary Experience (6 years)
• Kitchen Management Experience (2 years)
• Food Preparation (5 years)
• Restaurant Experience (6 years)
• Electrical Experience (2 years)
• Restoration (2 years)
• Assembly (1 year)
• POS
• Food handling
• Meal preparation
• Kitchen experience
• Dietary aide experience
• Menu planning
Certifications and Licenses
food handler certificate
ServSafe