Chef. Sondra Carzell-Stepney
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Objective
Award-winning Master Chef with outstanding experience in food preparation, cooking, creating menus, and operations in lead restaurants. Culinary Innovator who specializes in award winning signature dishes featured in food network magazine.
Superior leadership, teambuilding and coaching skills. Committed to ensuring a positive dining experience for all guest while still being able to thrive in high pressured environment. I have the passion for food and flawless service.
Experience
Personal in-home Chef
Jamison Residents, Charlotte NC
May 2017 – January 2020
Planned and prepared healthy meals which included well-balanced breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
Coordinated all food preparation to be carried out within the residence.
Managed all food requisitions and purchases.
Ensured that kitchen was kept clean and food was properly stored.
Ensured that both health and sanitation standards were upheld.
Food Service Director, Master Chef
Burgwin Family Restaurant, Hershey PA
January 2013 – April 2017
Directed and may participated in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods on the menu.
Planned and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Interviewed, hired, trained, and directed all staff members since 2014 improving kitchen operational flow by 50% while maintaining 100% employee retention.
Ensured compliance and OSHA regulations were followed by team.
Mentored and trained three junior employees, improving performance by 35%.
Restaurant Manager,
Shoney’s Restaurant, Harrisburgh PA
May 2010- December 2012
Managed the entire restaurant operations.
Planned new and updated existing menus.
Planned and developed the overall restaurant marketing strategy.
Participated at local food events
Developed Strong leadership, motivational and people skills.
Education
Academy of Medical Arts, and Business, Le Cor Don Bleu, Harrisburgh PA
Associate of Science in Culinary Arts 2008
Honors, Magna Cum Lade 4.0
Certification
American School Food Service Association
New York, New York 2010
Sous Chef 2009
Serv Safe Certified 2009
Leadership 101/ Operations 2008
Dietary Science 2008