Executive Chef Culinary Specialist
Resume:
Victoria Shelton
**** ******** **, *********, ** 47905
*************@*****.***
Professional Summary
Professional cook with more than 15 years of experience in cooking a vast array of cuisines. Proficient in numerous cooking techniques in many settings. Has extensive knowledge and training in culinary arts and food service including a Culinary Arts degree from Fort Lee, Virginia. Enjoys creating new recipes and menus.
Work History
Executive Chef
Canteen at Indiana Packers
Delphi, IN
2021-present
Supervised kitchen staff of 20 employees
Planned regular menus according to established guidelines
Trained food staff in food preparation, safe handling of equipment, food safety, and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
Took inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Prepared catering orders
Cook
Eurest at Subaru
Lafayette, IN
2019-2021
Assisted the executive chef in food preparation, ordering, and inventory
Prepared food and maintained the buffet bar
Prepared buffet dishes from scratch
Cook
Unidine at University Place
West Lafayette, IN
2018-2019
Prepared and served food in accordance with policies and procedures for residents.
Monitored food services for nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality of excellence.
Established that proper procedures, temperatures, and times periods to be adhered to during food preparation
Sous Chef
Fresh City Market
West Lafayette, IN
2015-2018
Assisted the executive chef in food preparation, ordering, and inventory
Supervised up to four personnel
Prepared catering orders from scratch
Prepared food and maintained the buffet bar
Made salads for the deli case
Made and stocked grab and go meals
Head Cook
Rosewalk Village of Lafayette
Lafayette, IN
2010-2014
Created and implemented menus and a daily chef special from limited product to build cuisine variety and influence better nutrition.
Established that proper procedures, temperatures, and times periods to be adhered to during food preparation
Provided supervision and guidance for up to 8 dietary personnel
Prepared and served food in accordance with policies and procedures for residents.
Monitored food services for nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality of excellence
Kitchen Prep Line Cook
Western Choice Steak House
Tyler, TX
2006-2009
Prepared buffet dishes from scratch
Stocked and replenished buffet dishes in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
Prepared buffet menus and directed food set-up activities.
92G Culinary Specialist
U.S. Army
Schofield BKS, HI
1999-2005
Extensively trained in food safety and food handling
Cooked and served over 2000 soldiers daily for a 2 year period
Maintained accurate sustainment stock records
Conducted regular inventory
Performed preventive maintenance on equipment
Education
Culinary Arts Degree 2000
Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, Virginia
High School diploma 1999
Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Indiana
Skills
Strong working knowledge of methods and procedures for preparing and cooking food in accordance to principles of sanitation and safe food handling.
Trained and experienced in such as cooking, baking, sautéing,
braising, roasting
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