         ASSISTANT CHEF         Professional Summary    I am seeking a competitive and challenging environment where I can serve your organization and establish a career for myself. I want to excel in this field with hard work, perseverance and dedication.      Education and Training      Bachelor's Degree  :  Healthcare Administration   Jan 2016     NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE  ,   City  ,   State      GPA:   Graduated Magna Cum Laude    Healthcare Administration Graduated Magna Cum Laude        Associate's Degree  :  Culinary Arts   Sep 2005     ART INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON  ,   City  ,   State      Culinary Arts        Skill Highlights          Personal and professional integrity  Relationship and team building  Proven patience and self-discipline  Effectively influences others              Professional Experience      Company Name    City  ,   State    Assistant Chef   01/2012   to   06/2014       Led and trained workers of 4 in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.  Resolved customer complaints regarding food service.  Purchased or requisitioned supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.  Observed and evaluated workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.  Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.  Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.  Assigned duties, responsibilities, and work stations to 4 employees in accordance with work requirements.  Conducted meetings and collaborated with other personnel to plan menus, serving arrangements, and related details.          Company Name    City  ,   State    SBA-Kitchen   07/2010   to   05/2014       Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.  Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.  Assists Executive Chef and Sous Chefs with preparing food for Presidential functions. Assists Chefs with preparing meals for the first family.  Follow recipes and presentation specification as set by the White House staff and Executive Chef.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Restaurant Cook   08/2008   to   06/2009       Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.  Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.  Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.  Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.  Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.  Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Cook   08/2005   to   06/2008       Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.  Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.  Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.  Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.  Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Accounts Receivable   10/2003   to   08/2005       Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.  Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.  Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.  Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.  Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.  Code documents according to company procedures.  Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.  Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.  Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.  Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Administrative Assistant   03/2002   to   10/2003       Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.  Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.  Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.  Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.  Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.  Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.          Skills     Exceptional listener and communicator who can convey information verbally and in writing. Computer-literate with extensive knowledge, covering applications of word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail. Resourceful team player, which excels at building and trusting relationships with customers and colleagues. Problem-solver who can generate workable situations and resolve complaints.    