The document provides a summary of the applicant's work experience in culinary and food service roles over the past 15+ years. It highlights their experience overseeing food preparation and service as a shift manager at KFC, supervising students during lunch hours as a monitor, and assisting with catering events through various roles. The applicant is seeking a management position that allows them to utilize their creativity and optimize client experiences in the culinary field.
1. Seeking a management position in the culinary field that will challenge my
creativity and allow me to optimize client’s service experience.
Shift Manager, KFC, Hazel Crest, IL 10.2015-Present
o Oversee that the chicken is properly cooked and the food is sent out on time
o Ensure the registers are in order and employees are functioning at full capacity
o Make sure daily revenue is deposited in the safe and/or bank
o Perform morning, afternoon and evening food inventory
Lunchroom Monitor, Jonas E. Salk Middle School & Matteson Elementary School,
6.2013- 10.2015
o Addressed students in a positive and supportive tone and manner
o Supervised students during the lunch hour and maintained order
o Distributed food-related items and collected money as necessary
o Lifted up to seventy-five (75) pounds on occasion
Catering Attendant/Assistant, Eurest Dining Services Compass Groups, Chicago, IL 6.2000-
4.2015
o Inputted invoices through Adherent Expert Program for meetings and events
o Responsible for delivering invoices to manager for accounting department
o Clean up, break down and set up beverages, breakfast, lunches
o Ensured that food was kept at proper temperature and attractively displayed
Line Cook/Baker/Cashier, Hyatt Center: Café 71, Chicago, IL 6.2002-4.2013
o Assisted chef in food prep, baking for guests for meetings and café
o Performed cashier duties
o Served food to guests during peak hours of business
Baker/Cook, Hyatt Center: Café 71 Chicago, IL 2000-2005
o Worked as a baker under the direction of celebrity chef, Wolfgang Puck
o Assisted chef in food preparation and menu development, including specials and new
menu items
o Developed food presentation and garnish
o Took personal food orders; designed cakes for all Goldman Sachs VIP events and daily
meetings
Computer Skills: MS Word, Windows Operating System (MS-DOS)
Soft Skills: work well with people, multitasker, friendly
Certification in Food Safety Management, issued March 23, 2016
Tilden High, 1978
Ivy Tech, 2015-
Working towards an Associates in Culinary Arts