Sous Chef Special Events
Resume:
Amy Troutner Napa, CA *****
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I am a chef with many years in the culinary and hospitality fields. My
passion is cooking and taking care of people, providing honest, delicious
and nutritious meals to all my guests and clients, particularly to a
community. I cater to all dietary needs using local, fresh ingredients to
create high-quality meals that are healthy and memorable. SKILLS
Great Communication Skills,
EXPERIENCE Excellent Palate and Knife
Skills, Menu Planning, Kitchen
Oxbow School, Napa — Sous Chef Management, Inventory
February 2007-August 2024 Control, Catering, Food
Handling and Safety, Food and
● Designed menus, prepared and served three meals daily to
students, faculty and staff. Wine Pairing, Lots of
● Ordered and received fresh and dry goods for food preparation and experience preparing food for
operation of the kitchen. Special Diets, Positive and
● Catered to many different dietary needs. Supportive Management Style
● Assisted with special events and end of semester celebrations for
large groups.
● Established good relations with purveyors, food equipment repair Certifications and Licenses
and maintenance personnel.
Two Year Culinary Degree
● Trained and managed staff.
● Kept a very organized and clean kitchen, dining hall and storage
area. Food Manager Certification
● Adhered to all food safety protocols.
Amy Troutner Catering, Napa — Owner/Operator
May 2005-March 2020 LANGUAGES
● Designed, prepared and served gorgeous food for all types of
English
events.
● Provided catering services for winery events for up to 400 guests,
weddings, dinner parties, big group luncheons, receptions and Some Spanish
many events at the Queen of the Valley Hospital.
● Did special events at The Napa Valley Opera House including
feeding the guests and actors in a two week production of Tony and
Tina’s Wedding and catering a party for 450 guests for the taping of
a PBS special featuring Suze Orman.
● Hired, trained (when needed) and managed staff.
● Specialized in many different diets.
● Practiced all food safety regulations and procedures.
Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville — Sous Chef
May 1996-June 2006
● Assisted executive chef, Annie Roberts in preparing world class
meals paired with the wines.
● Supported chef with cooking demonstrations in San Francisco.
● Catered many private events at the Mondavi household.
● Participated in the production of the 21st Napa Valley Wine Auction.
EDUCATION
Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara — Associates degree
in Culinary Arts
February 1991-December 1993
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