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Cherie Menegola

West Busselton,WA

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Equinox, enhancing kitchen operations through effective team leadership and workflow optimization. Skilled in menu development and food safety, I significantly improved service quality and efficiency. Expert in inventory management and culinary trends, I lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods. Meticulous [Job Title] eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Equinox
07.2023 - Current
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.

Commis Chef

Pourhouse Bar and Grill
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Measured high demand spices and commonly used ingredients to prevent overages and waste.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.-
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.-
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.-

Parent/Private Carer

Myself
01.1990 - 01.2020
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Short Order Cook

Restuarant
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
  • Delivered instructions clearly and respectfully to avoid errors due to miscommunication.
  • Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
  • Trained new team members on kitchen operations and safety protocols.

Laundry Operations

Laundrying
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Oversaw laundry operations to maintain clean and fresh linens for property.
  • Oversaw laundry operations by sorting clothing by color, loading and unloading washing machines and dryers and folding laundry in neat piles.
  • Identified and collaborated with facility operations for space and scheduling needs.
  • Oversaw and streamlined daily operations of purchasing department to maximize productivity and revenue.
  • Supported operations with weekly on-call rotation to maintain and provide critical system support.
  • Improved supply chain processes by implementing cross-functional efforts in customer service and repair operations.
  • Helped with house cleaning, meal preparation and laundry.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

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Skills

  • Portion Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Menu Memorization
  • Plating
  • Customer Service
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Safety Management
  • Supervising Food Prep
  • Performance Improvement
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu development
  • Culinary Trends
  • Team Leadership
  • Menu Planning

Timeline

Sous Chef

Equinox
07.2023 - Current

Commis Chef

Pourhouse Bar and Grill
06.2021 - 07.2023

Short Order Cook

Restuarant
01.2016 - 01.2018

Laundry Operations

Laundrying
01.2015 - 01.2016

Parent/Private Carer

Myself
01.1990 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

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Cherie Menegola