Kimberly Vail
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Cell :901-***-**** Email: *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the culinary field where I can grow as a professional Chef.
EDUCATION
L’ECOLE CULINAIRE, CORDOVA, TN OCTOBER 2018 – NOVEMBER 2018
Culinary and Restaurant Management
Dean’s List 2018 3.0-3.99 GPA
L’ECOLE CULINAIRE, CORDOVA, TN OCTOBER 2017 – OCTOBER 2018
Culinary Fundamentals, Certification
President’s List 2017- 2018 4.0 GPA
Dean List 2018 3.0-3.99 GPA
Perfect Attendance, 2017-2018
LEMOYNE-OWEN COLLEGE, MEMPHIS, TN JUNE 2003 - MAY 2005
Mathematics/ Business
SKILLS
Knife Skills
Fundamental of Baking
Fabrication
Menu Development
Principles of Cooking
Food Cost Control
Garde Manger
International Cuisines
Serv Safe Certified
EXPERIENCE
Arete, Memphis, TN August 2023- Present
Food Service Worker
Make grab and go.
Work on recipes given by the Chef.
Feed Wells, Memphis, TN September 2023- March 2024
Cafeteria Manager
Make sure kids are getting a well-balanced breakfast and lunch.
Train new employees.
Prep
Check the truck in
Managing Inventory
Making sure all temp logs, and other paperwork are done daily.
Memphis Country Club, Memphis, TN February 2023- September2023
Sauté Cook
Prep the line for the week.
Prepare orders as they come in.
Maintain a clean area.
Amazon Flex, Memphis, TN
Flex Driver September 2022- Present
Pick up packages from Amazon and deliver to customers.
Delaware North (Southland Casino), West Memphis, AR
Culinary Supervisor June 2022- September 2023
Managing Inventory
Training new employee
Make sure we have enough prep for the buffet.
Making sure every station is operating correctly.
Kim’s Cuisine, Memphis, TN
Self –Employed December 2021- Present
Bake Homemade Desserts (Cheesecake and Butter Rolls)
Catering
Balancing my food cost and inventory.
Maintaining great customer service.
Waffle Mania, Memphis, TN
Kitchen Manager June 2017- December 2021
Responsible for opening or closing sometimes both.
Training new cooks
Fill in when staffing is short.
Maintaining a clean workstation.
Responsible for keeping up with inventory.
Making sure every customer receives the top customer service and quality.
Mid-South Area Residential Service, Memphis, TN
Caregiver May 2016- February 2021
Responsible for the caregiving of patients including making all meals.
Ensure patients are receiving nutritious meal, by creating menus according to dietary needs.
Cook meals, including lunch and dinner.
CPR Certified and Medication Certified.
CareFirst, Memphis, TN
Caregiver June 2018 - November 2019
Responsible for the caregiving of patients including making all meals.
Ensure patients are receiving nutritious meal, by creating menus according to dietary needs.
Cook meals, including lunch and dinner.
CPR Certified and Medication Certified.
Delectable Catering, Memphis, TN
Cook January 2018 - September 2018
Responsible for making all grab and go items.
Portion and plate nutritious meals for child age students
C2, Memphis, TN
Temp August 2016- December 2017
Cook meals in bulk size items.
Portion and plate nutritious meals for child age students.
Renee’s Sandwich Shop, Memphis, TN
Cook September 2015 - May 2016
Responsible for prepping for the week, by cutting all sandwich meats and toppings.
Make orders according to customers’ requests in a fast and timely manner.
Shelby County Schools, Memphis, TN
Sub Van Driver August 2012 - November 2013
Properly manage all kitchen items.
Prepared and served meals to students.
Make food items in bulk sizes, properly pack meals.
Aramark, Memphis, TN
Floater January 2006 - March 2012
Responsible for working any stations, grill station, sauté station, pizza station and hot line as needed.
Cook all foods by following the recipes
Prepped for the following day and ensure all items are stocked