Carmen Pascacio
Van Nuys, California
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a pantry Chef, or a position where my culinary abilities can be utilized.
QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ACHIEVENENTS:
• Over 10+ years experience in the food industry as a personal chef and commercial cuisine.
• Obtained a ServSafe Certification to operate and work in the food industry.
• Obtained a certificate of completion form Pro Management.
• Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Obtained a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence and Professionalism as the “Most Outstanding Culinarian”.
• Received a “Dean’s Honor List” certificate.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities, multitasking abilities and excellent organizational skills.
• Received a “Most Likely to Succeed” certificate.
• Received a “Perfect Attendance” certificate.
• Self-Motivated… Reliable…Dedicated…Personable.
EMPLOYERS:
10-14-09 to Present Kathryn Johnson, Los Angeles, CA
Hired as a part time cook and kitchen keeping, some of the responsibilities include pantry inventory, grocery shopping, organizing drawers, and cabinets. I
Prepare menus according to family health needs. I also prepare meals for days not on site. Organization skills are a must.
2007 To 10-23-09 Katty Barrett Interior Design, Director Assistant/ Tonie Silva de Pimienta
My main responsibilities here include preparing lunch and dinner (desserts, appetizers, specialty juices, etc…) for the family that owns this business, and also for the rest of the staff. Other responsibilities are: running errands, grocery shopping, menu planning prepare meals ahead of time for the next day, prepare buffet style service for the clients by request, and kitchen maintenance.
2001 To 2002 H.A.R.T. (Hotel and Restaurant Temps of CA, Inc. (Agency)
3325 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1025
Los Angeles, California 90010
I have been registered with this agency since 2001 and have completed many assignments such as: pantry chef, line cook, and grill cook.
2001 To 2002 Aramark Foods
1201 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
I have performed different tasks, such as: pantry chef, line cook, line server, grill cook, short order cook.
EXPERIENCE:
2/15/05 to 2006 Mr. & Mrs. McGurk, Beverly Hills, CA
Responsible for preparing the daily menu, grocery shopping, keeping the kitchen in presentable order, set dinner table in accordance with seating arrangements. Prepare fruit and vegetable platters. Serve medicine and vitamins to family members when indicated; serve tea before and after dinner, traveled from their city house to their beach house during the summer.
09/2001 To 03/2005 Mr. & Mrs. Kanoff, Pacific Palisades, California
I was hired to cook and run the kitchen. Some of my responsibilities were to type a weekly menu based on the family diet. Keep inventory of 3 refrigerators, panty, freezers and stock all the water supply. Keep a monthly budget, consolidate receipts with expenses and keep a written ledger of all expenses. I was in charge or organizing and providing extra help for most of the parties, such as baby showers, birthdays, office parties, beach parties, and anytime food was to be prepared for moderate gatherings. One of the most important tasks that I provided to the family was to prepare food on short time.
08/01/04 to 2006 Mr. & Mrs. Clark, Sherman Oaks, California
I worked for Mr. & Mrs. Clark on a part time basis, as a cook/light housekeeping and baby sitting when requested. My daily responsibilities were to feed the cat, kept the pantry stocked, as well as the refrigerator, pre-prepared dinner. Schedule car wash, floors and tile cleaners, keep closets organized, maintain open communication with main housekeeper. I also organized and cook for all her parties. As a party organizer, I bring extra help when need it, order and made flower arrangements, prepared written menu, as well as cost output, set the tables according to the occasion, preset bar if required. I made sure that everything ran smoothly and in orderly fashion until the last person left.
02/2002 To 06/2003 Mr. & Mrs. Kornblau, Los Angeles
I was in charge of all the family cooking based on their special diets (Kosher cuisine). I planned the menu and consulted with the family for their approval; I did all the grocery shopping and ran errands.
1998 to the end of Mr. & Mrs. Gabriely, Boston, MA
2000 Hired as a full-time live-in as the family cook and nanny for their 4 children. I assisted the parents with some of their priorities such as inventory, water supply, cleaning supplies, orders by phone, receive orders and place them in their respective places. Pre-prepare breakfast, keep the kitchen clean, and prepare daily dinners for everyone in the house, including the staff. I was also in charge of organizing their summer home with all of the kitchen needs. I often traveled between the two houses to shop for fresh groceries and to prepare dinners. Strong organizational skills were a must.
EDUCATION: Graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1984
Attended Pierce College from 1984-1986
Attended Newbury College Culinary Arts in 1998
Attended L.A. Trade Technical College (Culinary Arts) (Received Certificate of Completion).
REFERENCES: Available upon request