Cook Banquet
Resume:
Kristen Talarico
*** ***** ****** ************, ** 19148
adf1fc@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
To obtain a position in a exceptional establishment with opportunities for growth into a leadership role by continuing to learn and master skills while constantly providing the highest guest satisfaction possible.
Education:
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York
Associate in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts, May 2011
Work Experience:
The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Line Cook April 2010-September 2010, August 2011-July 2013
Responsible for daily line operation of a high volume, fast paced kitchen.
Daily execution of hot line station and Garde Manger station as well as proficiency in all stations within the kitchen
Experienced in banquet preparations and execution, including action stations.
Responsible for quality, cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Accountable for ordering/requisitions to the kitchen.
Provide training and coaching to new employees.
Assist with menu development.
Pizzeria Vetri, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Line Cook July 2013-October 2013
Responsible for daily line preparations
Proficiency in all stations with in the kitchen
Responsible for quality and cleanliness standards
The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia
Casual Dining "Cook 4” October 2013- July 2015
Responsible for daily line preparations
Daily execution of AM/PM grade manger, breakfast, and PM Sauté station
Experience in banquet preparations with in the restaurant, including action stations
Responsible for ordering and requisitions
Experienced Training in Banquet Serving
Experience in Food Running
Experience with interactions with guests, and solving guest complaints
Hyatt at The Bellevue
Fine Dining Cook 2 October 2015-2016
Responsible for daily line preparations
Daily execution of PM Saute and Breakfast line cook also expert in all other stations with in operation
Experience in banquet preparations with in the restaurant, including action stations
Responsible for ordering and requisitions
Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Cashier December 2015- 2016
Responsible for taking guests orders
Answering phones
Packing up togo orders
Maintaining pastry case
Handling guest needs and complaints
Maintaining deli counter
Handling guest checks and maintaining the cashier counter
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Casual Dining Cook I April 2016 Currently
Proficient in all stations with in 13 Restaurant including breakfast, AM/PM line, prep cook, expediting
Banquets breakfast, hot prep, station attendant, pastry, Garde Manger, specializing in the preparation and executing of hors d’oeuvres, buffets and plated events
Experienced in the preparation and executing large events reaching up to 2,000 plus guests, multiple coursed plated, buffets as well as parties with several action stations
Preparing and Executing a range of small to large private VIP site visits/ private events, creating future revenue for the banquet department
Honors and Awards:
Employee of the Month, March 2013
Perfect Attendance, 2010-present
ServSafe Certified, current and up-to-date
Awarded ACF Scholarship
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