KACY BOHANNON
**** **** **** ***. #***, Aurora, Colorado, 80010, US • 720-***-**** • **********@*****.*** Chef with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. In high-volume, fast-paced operations, this talented kitchen leader and team motivator has been successful in maintaining staff focus, efficiency, and productivity.
Project organization
Sanitation guidelines
Customer needs assessment
Food inventories
Fine-dining expertise
Customer satisfaction
Safety measures
Food plating and presentation
Budgets
Quick learner
Recipes and menu planning
Organization
High-volume dining
Supervision
Product ordering
High School - 1998
Artesia High School - Artesia, NM
Prep Chef - January, 2021 to March, 2023
The District - Denver, CO
Assisted Executive Chef in the creation or revision of menus and selections. Double-checked the temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift. Kept track of line processes to ensure quality, quantity, and presentation were all consistent. Avoided cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers. Handled and stored food properly to avoid illness and cross-contamination. Worked with vendors to find the ingredients for the recipes I wanted while staying within budget. Maintained a well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent. Maintained a well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent. Created recipes and menus using my knowledge of market demand and culinary trends. Pantry Chef - March, 2019 to December, 2020
Denver Country Club - Denver, CO
Double-checked the temperatures in the freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift. Mentored over 10 kitchen staff members at all levels in order to prepare them for challenging roles. Worked with vendors to find the ingredients for the recipes I wanted while staying within budget. Inspected kitchens to assess the quality of food preparation and service, as well as the appearance of the food and the cleanliness of the production and service areas.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, well-known recipes to generate repeat business. Addressed dietary restrictions and food sensitivities by creating dishes that suited the needs and preferences of my customers. Maintained a well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent. Created recipes and menus using my knowledge of market demand and culinary trends. Maintained high food quality standards by inspecting delivery contents to ensure product quality and quantity. Professional Summary
Skills
Education
Work History
Butcher Block Clerk - January, 2017 to February, 2019 Safeway - Englewood, CO
Developed a reputation for punctuality and hard work. Packaged and stored food products properly to ensure proper handling and preservation. Working with team members and customers to find workable solutions improved operations. Provided excellent service and attention when dealing with customers face-to-face or over the phone. Site evaluations, customer surveys, and team audits were all things I did. Assisted the Meat and Seafood department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes. Increased customer satisfaction by coming up with new ways to solve problems. Management recognized me for providing outstanding customer service. Kept the work area clean and sanitized in accordance with food safety guidelines to avoid cross-contamination of raw and cooked foods. Made sure that all of the utensils, dishes, and glasses were clean and ready for use by the customers. Monitored and recorded the temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines. Cross-trained in meat and seafood positions to support the team and meet all customer needs. Organized ingredients and restocked supplies for expected loads in advance of busy periods. Used my knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare multiple food types.