Vanessa Melvin
Ellenwood Ga *****
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Extremely talented and diverse culinary Chef. A positive thinking and team spirited individual seeking a challenging position where my educational training and work experience can contribute to your organizational goals and objectives and to obtain the highest level of achievement in any job I am performing.
EDUCATION
Community College of the Air Force
Certificate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Graduation Date: 2014
NEHA, National Environmental Health Association
EXPERIENCE
Taskforce Chef 2014 - Present
Grand Traevers Resort, Acme MI, Jun – Jul 2022
Agnes Scott, White Plains NY, June 2022
Camelback Resort Poconos, Tannersville PA, Feb 2022
Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, Howey in the Hills Fl, Jan 2022
Jekyll Island Eighty Oceans, Jekyll Island, GA, Dec -Jan 22
Hotel Fauchere, Milford PA, Nov -Dec 2021
Reverb Hard Rock Hotel, Atlanta GA, Aug 2021
Tradewinds Hotel & Resort, Tampa FL, June – July 2021
Sonesta Resort, Hilton Head, SC, April 2021
Sonesta Atlanta Airport, Atlanta GA, Mar 2021
Sonesta Gwinnett Place, Gwinnett Ga, Jan -Mar 2020
Inn at Perry Cabins, St Micheals MD, Oct - Nov 2018
The Portland Harbor Hotel, Portland ME Jul – Aug 2018
W Hotel, Buckhead GA, 2014 -2016
Sous Chef/Line Cook II, The Landmark, Memphis TN 2019 – Present
Directed the food preparation process and delegated tasks. Responsible for preparing restaurant food in a timely manner. Assisted the Head chef and Sous to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes and responsible for food hygiene practices and health and safety. Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels. Fulfilling orders on the line on time and maintain workstations and dining areas using the clean as we go policy. Properly label and store raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in appropriate storage room, walk-in freezer or cooler
Event Chef, Food and Beverage Coordinator, Laudermilk Conference Center, Atlanta Ga, 2017 – 2019
Worked as a kitchen assistant on the food line as needed. Successfully fulfilled special event orders for a variety of occasions including wedding, showers, banquets, brunches, birthdays. Coordinated, transported food for special events and followed plate presentation specifications as directed for parties of 40 up to 400 people including buffet and seated serve style menus
Catering and Event Planner, Department of Human
Resources – Atlanta Ga 2006 - 2009
Cooked and prepared high quality dishes to and ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes. Set-up and assisted in the preparation for the event. Developed and presented presentations using Powerpoint Provided hands-on leadership by working effectively in a fast paced environment which requires grace and a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations
USAF
Retired with Honorable Discharge