LaVerne Calhoun

Chicago, IL ***** 872-***-**** adtbc2@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Inspiration Kitchens, Chicago, IL October 2020 –November 2020

Kitchen Assistant Intern

●Worked various front line stations and efficiently met 7-minute ticket times

●Utilized consistent knife skills to prep a variety of vegetables, proteins, and fruits

●Effectively gathered mise en place for various multi-step recipes for restaurant and catering

●Fulfilled high volume catering orders

●Operated dish pit and efficiently cleaned all pots, pans, and kitchen equipment

●Completed high volume prep work for restaurant and catering

●Stored and labeled all ingredients according to first-in-first-out rule

Jitjatjoe, Chicago, IL April 2018- Present

Chef

●Utilized consistent knife skills to chop, dice, julienne, and slice vegetables in order to prep individual stations and assist with meal preparation

●Work in different locations and venues including Google, McCormick Place

●Measured and scaled all dry and wet ingredients all while making any necessary recipe conversions

●Communicated and collaborated with co-workers to efficiently prepare customer’s orders

●Occasionally work independently successfully and efficiently

● Assists Catering Chef with preparing large catering orders for off-site events

●Prepped all proteins including steaks and lobsters for line cooks by marinating and marking

●Prepped vegetables by utilizing consentient knife skills, steaming, and seasoning

●Ensured correct food handling procedures were followed as well as cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment following strict sanitation procedures

●Followed strict sanitation and food handling guidelines in order to maintain kitchen cleanliness and safely prepare all meals

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

USPS Chicago, IL July 2016- March 2020

Postal Clerk

●Scanned all incoming and outgoing packages according to facility guidelines

●Used facilities computer systems accurately and efficiently to process orders

●Lifted up to 75 pounds when needed

●Sorted and staged all mail and packages in facility

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

Inspiration Kitchens, Chicago, IL Completed July 2020 Completion of Online Training Program

ServSafe Food Handler’s Certificate Expires July 2023