Loretta Fralin-Rapp
Ramona, CA *****
*******.****@*****.***
My objective is to obtain employment in a field where I can use my culinary skills, people skills and love for hospitality to improve anyone’s experience. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Cooking Assistant
Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios-Highlands Ranch, CO November 2023 to June 2024
Assist chef in teaching little kids how to cook at birthday parties and camp days. Duties included set up of parties, teaching kids simple tasks in cooking, washing dishes and cleaning bathrooms and the main kitchen.
Chef
Gardens Care Senior Living-Lakewood, CO
August 2023 to November 2023
Prepare breakfast and lunch for residents in Assisted Living Facility. Worked on a team to handle prep, cook and plate up meals for residents. Handled cleanup including washing dishes. Chef/House Mom
Under His Wings-Ottawa, IL
September 2019 to July 2023
Utilized my professional culinary skills to prepare gourmet meals for the family and other residents at Under His Wings ministries. Taught the residents how to cook and guided them through the process of preparing healthy meal. As the House Mom I was available for the needs of the residents and took them to various appointments in the city.
I worked from Sept 2019-December 2020 and returned Sept 2021-present. Cook
Heritage Health-Peru, IL
March 2020 to September 2020
Worked as a cook, part time, feeding approximately 100 residents their evening meal. Supervises dietary aides and ensures that the meal is served hot and the kitchen is cleaned properly before the end of the shift.
Baker
Pleasant View Lutheran Home-Ottawa, IL
November 2018 to March 2019
Prepared desserts for 125 residents and puréed food for specific residents. Culinary Intern
Lula Cafe-Chicago, IL
October 2017 to July 2018
Worked with the Owner and the Sous Chef to learn how to run a cafe and manage a kitchen. Observed and participated in the process of ensuring the meals go out as requested. Line Cook
Starved Rock Lodge-Utica, NY
March 2016 to February 2017
Worked the grill station, appetizer station and dessert stations as needed throughout the week. Ensured that stations were cleaned appropriately.
Chef/Assistant Innkeeper
Blake House Inn-Asheville, NC
April 2008 to December 2008
Worked as the Chef and prepared two course breakfast to guests, cleaned rooms, did laundry and taught fine dinning cooking classes.
Line Cook
Biltmore Estate-Asheville, NC
September 2007 to July 2008
Worked on the salad station prepared appetizers and salads to order. Prepped food for the line. Ensured that station was cleaned properly at the end of each shift. Demoed recipes from the Biltmore Estate Cookbook.
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP-Pittsburgh, PA
January 2002 to August 2005
Worked as a Senior Associate, audited financial statements, documented review process, supervised associates and provided coaching as necessary and participated in recruiting efforts at the firm. Education
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute - Pittsburgh, PA
August 2006 to December 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA
January 1999 to December 2002
Skills
• MS Office
Takes Initiative
Team Player
Creative
Effective supervisor
• Culinary Experience
• Business Development
• Restaurant Experience
• Photography
• Cooking
• Catering
• Restaurant experience
Certifications and Licenses
ServSafe