WENDY K. THOMAS
1440 Pioneer Park Lane (509) 555-4444 Home
Walla Walla WA 99362 (555) 111-2222 Cell
OBJECTIVE: 2nd Chef Position with the Sweet Onion Restaurant
CULINARY ARTS SKILLS
· Trained and experienced in the planning, preparation and presentation of commercial food operations including food safety and handling, menu planning, preparation of main dish and accompaniments, soups and sauces, baked goods, pastries and garde manger inclusive of both restaurant and banquet operations.
· Hands-on experience and formal training in vegetarian, nutritional and international cuisines including French, Italian and Eastern Block influences; Skilled in braising, roasting, sauteing, steaming, poaching, protein cooking and classic knife cuts.
· Proficient in restaurant and food service protocol and management including proper table setting, order taking, serving methods and sequences, layout, design, pricing, purchasing, inventory control, restaurant law, staff supervision and training.
CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
· Provision of quality customer service in the food and hospitality industry including experience with restaurant hosting and food services, banquet and catering services, wine and appetizer services.
· Experience with public relations, marketing and event planning activities associated with the culinary/hospitality industry including weddings, receptions, business conferences and other catered events; Proficient in decorative ice carving.
EDUCATION
Walla Walla Community College Culinary Arts Program AAAS Degree 2006
Related Course Work
Food Production, Professional Cooking I-II, Nutrition in Culinary Arts,
Culinary Measurements and Calculations, Menu Development, Restaurant Law,
Dining Room Management, Culinary Skills Development I-II,
Introduction to Professional Cooking, ServSafe, Culinary Internship I-III,
Culinary Practical I-II, Culinary Seminar I-III
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Walla Walla Country Club Culinary Internship 8 Months
Walla Walla Community College Café Culinary Trainee 2 Years
Cattlemen’s Steak House Hostess/Food Service 4 Years
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST