CARMEN ALLEN
Culinary Tech
Graham, NC *****
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Professional Summary: I have been a culinary tech since 2009, during which time I have had the opportunity to work for some great people and places. I have taken pastry classes from Roland Meissner (former Presidential Chef) and had a terrific career directly after college as a private chef for a powerful business owner.
Skills:
Excellent team leader
Very athletic
Extremely hospitable
I love to learn new skills
Process improvement
I take initiative
Experience:
Seasonal Sales Associate-Michael Kors 9/01/2019-1/1/2020
Help guests find the proper accessories
Refill and replenish merchandise
Keep the store clean and organized
Pastry/Line Chef
Davinci’s Table – Burlington, NC 6/1/2017 - 7/1/2018
Created from scratch all of the pizza dough and rolled 300 dough knots by hand per day
Worked hot line creating sandwiches, pizzas and pastas
Kept my work area clean and sanitary at all times
Line Chef
Olive Garden – Burlington, NC 5/5/2015 - 9/1/2017
Prepared steak, chicken and fish to order to proper temperature
Worked with a large line that had to rely on teamwork to get the job done
Cleaned properly all surfaces everyday to prevent foodborne illness
Private Chef
Tom Powell Sport Horses, Elon, NC 8/1/2009 - 9/1/2013
Shop for and prepare daily meals and snacks for Tom Powell
Keep track of all calories to keep Tom Powell on a specific meal plan
Work, care for, and groom all horses on the property and ride, compete and haul horses to shows, fox hunts, and veterinary appointments
References:
Attorney Andy Hanford 336-***-**** 20 years
Bob and Susan Barnum 336-***-**** 11 years
Rhonda Johnston Franklin 336-***-**** 20 years
Cindy Collie 336-***-**** 38 years
Education:
Southern Alamance High School, Graham, NC Graduated 1998
U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Illinois 1998-2002
Alamance Community College, Haw River, NC, Culinary Technology,
Nutrition and Sanitation 2007-2009
UNC Central, Bachelors in the Arts 2019-presently enrolled
I enjoy cooking. I enjoy working hard and I take pride in what I do. I enjoy hard work, and am very hospitable. I am well rounded, and very athletic. I have great leadership skills, and always take initiative.