AUDREY ARMSTRONG
Hollister,CA
Summary
Experienced in effectively managing kitchen operations and ensuring top-notch food quality. Leveraging comprehensive culinary skills to elevate menu offerings and optimize kitchen processes. Proven track record of fostering teamwork and upholding high standards in fast-paced environments. Consistently delivers exceptional results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Lair of The Golden Bear
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Adhered to strict dietary restrictions when creating customized meal options for guests with allergies or preferences.
- Collaborated with dining room staff to ensure seamless communication between front-and back-of-house operations.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
Head Cook
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Increased kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques to ensure three meals were produced at the same time everyday
- Managed a kitchen staff of 10 while ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment
- Collaborated with two hosts and dining hall staff to assure seamless communication between front and back-of-house operations
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in an industrial kitchen, and met the requirements of a health inspection
- Navigated high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation for about 300 people daily
- Ordered and assured the safe delivery of the food for approximately 300 campers and about 50 staff members
- Managed the timely ordering of large quantities of food three times a week to minimize food waste
- Catered a music festival that hosted approximately 500 people
- Catered a wedding that lasted a weekend for about 200 people
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Third Cook
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Facilitated in the timely production of meals by adhering to the established schedules and procedures to produce three meals at the same time everyday for over 300 people
- Developed a positive work environment by collaborating with 10 other cooks and dining hall staff members through informative meetings and activities that raised morale
- Accommodated to the specific dietary needs of over 300 people to maintain customer satisfaction
Register
Destined for Grace
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw the collection and reorganization of donated articles of clothing and antique objects in large quantities several times a day
- Priced and examined the quality of every donated item to ensure customer satisfaction
Maintenance Crew
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Sanitized and stocked the bathrooms for a summer camp hosting over 300 people
- Cleaned and organized large volumes of the trays and silverware used during meal service three times a day
- Performed preventative checks on site facility, performed basic maintenance tasks and housekeeping
- Held a role in the leading of age group programs as an additional chaperone as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biological Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Goleta, CA06.2024
Skills
- Food Delivery and organization
- Kitchen equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Meal preparation
- Food storage
- Staff training
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Cost control
Timeline
Head Cook
Lair of The Golden Bear
06.2024 - 09.2024
Head Cook
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2023 - 09.2023
Third Cook
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2022 - 09.2022
Register
Destined for Grace
09.2021 - 12.2021
Maintenance Crew
Lair of the Golden Bear
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biological Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
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