Weekend Chef Availablekatherine Shelleycharlotte, Nc - Kshelley11@

KATHERINE

SHELLEY

CHEF

**********@*****.***

Charlotte, NC

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SKILLS

• Food safety

• Wine pairing

• Teamwork and collaboration

• Professionalism

• Adaptability

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in high-volume cooking and management. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Sous Chef

The Sharon at Southpark, charlotte, North Carolina Kitchen Supervisor

Mano Bella artisan foods, charlotte, North Carolina EXPERIENCE

January 2023 - Present

Oversaw the daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, recipe development and plating.

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Maintained high quality standards for food production and presentation ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Delegated tasks and oversaw work performed, addressing bottlenecks or

• underperforming stations.

Coordinated kitchen workflows, fostering swift service and high-quality food preparation.

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Assisted with staff recruitment and training for kitchen stations and supporting roles.

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Trained cooks and food preparation workers in cooking techniques and kitchen

• processes.

Performed various administrative duties such as ordering supplies, tracking expenses, budgeting.

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• Developed new recipes, menus, and food concepts to promote sales.

• Drafted employee schedules to accommodate staffing needs. Trained employees on proper sanitation techniques and cross-contamination prevention methods.

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December 2021 - December 2022

Performed personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation, and training and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules and organizing employee time sheets.

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Controlled inventories of food, equipment,, and liquor, and reported shortages to

• designated personnel.

• Resolved customer complaints regarding food service. Line Cook

Orto Italian kitchen, charlotte, North Carolina

Prepared Foods Team Member

Whole Foods Market, charlotte, North Carolina

Performed food preparation and serving duties, such as carving meat, preparing flambe dishes, and serving wine and liquor.

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Assigned duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance

• with work requirements.

Analyzed sales data to determine which dishes should be added or removed from menus.

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Established standard operating procedures for various processes within the kitchen such as cleaning, sanitation, food preparation.

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Educated kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques, cooking methods,

• and sanitation procedures.

• Performed opening, closing and side work duties in accordance with guidelines. Oversaw prep work to maintain food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards.

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February 2021 - December 2021

Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces,

• utensils, and equipment.

Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times.

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Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.

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• Worked with other members of the kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.

• Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.

• Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages. Practiced safe food handling procedures in accordance with local health

• regulations.

• Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling. July 2018 - October 2019

• Cut and sorted variety of hot and cold foods to accommodate market selection.

• Maintained accurate records of food production logs throughout shift. Performed daily cleaning tasks such as washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, sweeping floors.

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• Operated kitchen equipment safely including deep fryers, ovens, mixers. Adapted quickly to changing menu requirements due to seasonality or

• customer demand.

Encouraged market purchases by recommending items based on customer preferences.

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Supported rotation schedule consistency organization with completion of spoilage and sweep worksheets.

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• Sliced, cut, or ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.

• Weighed or measured ingredients.

FOH Staff Member

Viva Chicken, charlotte, North Carolina

• Prepared and served variety of beverages such as coffee, tea and liquor. July 2016 - June 2018

• Handled cash transactions with accuracy while following all safety procedures.

• Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.

• Performed opening, closing, and side duties as assigned by management team. Managed large parties in fast-paced environment while ensuring quality service

• standards were met.

Provided accurate order taking while maintaining positive attitude towards guests.

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• Assisted with setting up and breaking down dining areas for various events.

• Maintained knowledge of menu items and daily specials. Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding food handling, storage, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.

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• Prepared and served food and beverages according to customer specifications. Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Culinary Arts

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte

EDUCATION

2019

CERTIFICATIONS

• ServSafe

• Sommelier

References available upon request

REFERENCES

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