1. Karyn Zaleski (904)612-1309
kalza74@yahoo.com
Objective
To secure a challenging position, as well as maintain and improve knowledge in culinary and organizational skills.
Experience
Orange Park Medical Center
June 2014- Present Supervisor Jacksonville, FL
Assists with the catering functions the hospital gives and maintains recipes standards for daily menus. Display cooking as
needed for functions.
Deercreek Country Club
May 2013- June 2014 Sous Chef Jacksonville, FL
Assisted the executive chef with the day to day business of the country club, from working on the line, assisting with
catering to food orders and inventory of stock.
Shands Hospital
August 2008- May 2013 Food Associate III Jacksonville, FL
As a Food Associate III maintained high volume cooking while catering to many different dietary needs in a hospital
setting.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
January 2005 - February 2008 2nd Pantry Honolulu, HI
Pantry chef working 70 to 80 hours a week, 7 days a week for a contract period of 5 months. Mass production of
appetizers on a grand scale for a guest count up to 3000. Experience in buffet style prep and presentation.
South End Brewery
July 2002 - January 2005 Assistant Manager/Prep Manager/
Waitress
Jacksonville, FL
Assistant Manager
· Worked up to Assistant Manager by working both in the back as Prep Manager and in the front as Lead Server.
While Assistant Manager, managed a crew of 25 with their scheduling and duties for the day.
· Learned to solve customer issues quickly and quietly in a fast paced environment.
Prep Manager
· Maintained the daily prep needed for the restaurant and assisted in the ordering.
· Ensured stock was properly stored and rotated.
Omni Hotel, Jacksonville
March 2001 - July 2002 Line Cook Jacksonville, FL
· Assisted the head line cook in the production of meals in a 5 star restaurant.
· Learned to prep the proper amount of food items for a typical business day.
· Acquired many organizational skills that have carried over into other jobs.
United States Navy
February 1993 - February 1999 Hospital Corpsmen Norfolk, VA
· Worked in a military hospital that instilled many skills for working in a hospital setting, such as BLS training,
· Attended full time college at night when duty permitted.
· Received an honorable discharge from the service at the end of term.
Education
Florida Community College
Culinary Management
Jacksonville, FL