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Colleen Chest

Leland

Summary

Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals, in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pizza Maker

Pizzalano
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared various pizza styles using fresh ingredients and high-quality dough.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely.

Student Food Service Worker

Churchill Downs
04.2025 - 05.2025

I went to the Kentucky Derby for an internship that my college offered. We worked the week of the Derby.

  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Demonstrated strong attention-to-detail when measuring ingredients and following recipes closely for best results.

Lead Food Service Worker

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
03.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in food preparation and service, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and hygiene standards.
  • Learned operation of kitchen equipment, maintaining cleanliness and efficiency in work areas.
  • Supported team members by collaborating during meal service, enhancing overall workflow and communication.
  • Adapted quickly to changing demands in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fonda Fultonville
Fonda, NY
06-2023

Culinary Arts

HFM Boces
Johnstown, NY
06-2023

Associate of Science - Culinary Art

Suny Schenectady
Schenectady, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Food presentation
  • Food safety compliance
  • Portion control
  • Menu planning
  • Menu costing
  • Customer service
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Knife use

Certification

Siam Carving Academy Servsafe manager certification
Food Handler Certification

January 2025 to May 2025

I completed the Online Professional Thai Fruit & Vegetables Carving Course, where I watched different fruits or vegetables getting cut in different unique ways. In class, we practiced the types of cuts on the fruits & vegetables.


Participation in ACF Sanctioned culinary competitions
April 2024


Tips
December 2023- December 2026

Timeline

Student Food Service Worker

Churchill Downs
04.2025 - 05.2025

Pizza Maker

Pizzalano
04.2023 - 08.2024

Lead Food Service Worker

Pilot Flying J Travel Center
03.2022 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

Fonda Fultonville

Culinary Arts

HFM Boces

Associate of Science - Culinary Art

Suny Schenectady
Colleen Chest