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shalimar patterson

@shalimarpatterson

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Certified culinary professional with admin skills, seeking opportunities to contribute and grow.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to grow in the culinary field while providing excellent customer service and maintaining high standards of food safety.

I am a dedicated culinary professional with a passion for food preparation and customer service. My experience as a cashier at Sodexo Hill Cat Hut has equipped me with the skills to maintain high cleanliness standards while ensuring a positive dining experience for customers. I take pride in my ability to accurately process orders and manage transactions efficiently.

In my role as Kitchen Lead at Talking Leaves Job Corps, I organized and coordinated kitchen tasks among students, promoting a collaborative work environment. I have developed essential kitchen procedures and food presentation skills through my Culinary Arts training, which allows me to prepare high-quality dishes with attention to detail. My certifications in food safety further enhance my ability to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cashier

Sodexo

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 (5 months)

Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the food service area. Ensured accurate orders, positive customer experiences, and smooth transactions at the register. Managed waste, restocked supplies, and upheld safety protocols. Prepared and served smoothies, refilled ice for machines, and kept the dining area operational.

Kitchen Lead

Talking Leaves Job Corps

Feb 2024 - Aug 2024 (6 months)

In my role as Kitchen Lead, I organized kitchen tasks among students, maintained high cleanliness standards, and streamlined operations to improve efficiency. I also assisted with food preparation while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Leadership Kitchen Organization Team Coordination Communication

Residential Student Floor Representative

Talking Leaves Job Corps

Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 (3 months)

As a Residential Student Floor Representative, I acted as a liaison between students and administration, supported residents with resources, and collaborated with staff to enhance the living environment. I gathered feedback to relay suggestions for improvements.

Communication Problem Solving Community Building Feedback Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Talking Leaves Job Corps

Culinary Arts Certification, Culinary Arts

Learned essential kitchen procedures, food presentation, and cooking fundamentals, developing skills to prepare high-quality dishes with attention to detail.

Talking Leaves Job Corps

Office Administration Certification, Office Administration

Learned office procedures, efficient filing systems, and computing fundamentals, gaining skills to support administrative tasks and ensure smooth office operations.