NINA DALLI

516-***-**** adu6ev@r.postjobfree.com Locust Valley, NY

SUMMARY

Energetic, fast-learning and dedicated culinary school graduate from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. Experience preparing and cooking a wide variety of appetizers, entrees, soups, sauces, and desserts. Educated in developing a growing skill-set catered to classic and unique dishes. Detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proficient and trained in food safety and cleanliness standards. A natural leader who always fosters a collaborative team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nina Loretta LLC., Self Employed

Private Chef Long Island, NY June 2022 - Present

● Partner with various event companies as a private chef for holidays, birthdays, weddings and other special occasions between 5 and 100 guests

● Craft creative menus according to dietary restrictions, cuisine preferences, and event style

● Calculate food costs according to client’s budget and price menus appropriately

● Source in season ingredients to provide high quality dishes

● Develop original recipes, prepare up to five course meals in a timely manner and serve with a unique plating style Oheka Castle., Restaurant & Catering Hall

Line Cook Huntington, NY July 2021 - May 2022

● Started working garde manger station preparing various cold appetizers, salads and sandwiches

● Moved up to working oven/grill station for brunch, lunch and dinner for 200+ covers

● Responsible for preparing and developing specials for special occasions and weekends

● Responsible for meat fabrication, making sauces, soups and sides for grill and garde manger station

● Produced high-quality appetizers, entrees and desserts with stellar presentation in accordance to menu and company standards FRANK., Production Company

Culinary Assistant New York, NY April 2021 - Present

● Assist 2 food stylists in preparing mise en place trays for video shoots

● Prepare ~10 food swaps per week and mise out ingredients for chefs by following recipes for their media content

● Pick up groceries and equipment needed daily for each project and prepare orders for the next day

● Help production crew with set up and breakdown, which includes organizing all produce Lilia Ristorante, High-End Restaurant & Bar

Line Cook (Externship) Brooklyn, NY March 2020 - May 2020

● Prepared over 60 high quality food items for breakfast and lunch service each day in a traditional Italian cafe

● Single-handedly managed daily operations such as organizing walk-in, managing cafe orders and preparations, breaking down whole poultry, and getting a head start on the sous chef’s responsibilities

● Expertly utilized deli slicer, flat top grill and fryers to create meals in a timely manner

● Carried out all prep cook duties for dinner service by preparing meats, poultry, and vegetables for grilling and creating soups, sauces, and side dishes

● Upheld sanitation standards in an open kitchen in accordance with FDA regulations The Vine Wine Bar, Restaurant & Wine Bar

Server Merrick, NY June 2020 - September 2020

● Ensured quality service and hospitality to customers in a 75-person Italian-American restaurant

● Upheld total knowledge of an expansive menu and list of over 200 bottles of wine and was able to speak to each part of the menu fluently

● Presided over organizing and cleaning the kitchen and bar area to the standards of FDA regulations

● Assisted hostess by booking reservations, placing to go orders, and providing customer service by greeting, seating, and thanking guests EDUCATION

Institute of Culinary Education Culinary Arts Diploma New York, NY September 2020- March 2021 St. John’s University School of Business Queens, NY September 2018 - June 2020