PAULINE Little
Charlotte
Summary
Experienced Head Cook skilled in menu planning, food safety, and team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to train staff and maintain kitchen efficiency, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and service.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Cook
Sunrise of Eastover
Charlotte
01.2011 - 05.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal preparation and service.
- Developed and maintained daily menus based on resident preferences and dietary needs.
- Managed food inventory to minimize waste and ensure ingredient availability.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with dining staff to coordinate meal service timing and presentation.
- Prepared diverse meals that catered to varied dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Monitored kitchen operations to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
Assistant Head Cook
White Oaks Manor
Charlotte
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Assisted in meal preparation for residents and staff at White Oaks Manor.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
- Collaborated with head cook to develop weekly menu plans.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all ingredients used in production.
- Assisted in developing new menu items and recipes for special events.
- Prepared and cooked food according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen equipment.
- Ensured that all safety and sanitation regulations were followed while preparing meals.
Hotel Chef
Embassy Suite Hotel
Charlotte
- Prepared diverse menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal preparation and service.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for efficient order delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Managed food presentation to ensure appealing visual aesthetics of dishes.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary to replenish supplies.
- Kept up with industry trends by attending workshops or seminars related to culinary arts.
Education
Serve Safe Certification - School of Culvinary Arts
Friendship Trays
Charlotte, NC 02.2003 - 05.2004
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Head Cook
Sunrise of Eastover
01.2011 - 05.2023
Assistant Head Cook
White Oaks Manor
11.2007 - 12.2010
Serve Safe Certification - School of Culvinary Arts
Friendship Trays
02.2003 - 05.2004
Hotel Chef
Embassy Suite Hotel