Demetri Kokines
Coulterville
Summary
Adaptable culinary professional with a passion for innovation and excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
AM Line Cook
Firefall Ranch
Groveland, CA
07.2024 - 04.2026
- Prepared high-quality dishes for elevated breakfast faire.
- Understood and accommodated any and all guest dietary/allergen restrictions.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated with FOH to execute luxurious brunch buffets for parties exceeding 200 guests.
Line Cook
Post Ranch Inn
Big Sur, CA
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the garde manger department, preparing the amuse, soups, and salads, using a very flexible menu to utilize seasonal ingredients.
- Prepared high-quality ingredients every day maintaining peak levels of freshness.
- Collaborated with other kitchen departments (saute, grill) to create immersive and complimentary dining experiences.
- Adhered to standards of greatness, never cutting corners from start to finish.
Line Cook
G's Pizzeria
New Orleans, LA
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Made fantastic pizza.
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
Anchorage, AK
03.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed installation and maintenance of communication systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Trained personnel on signal support operations and equipment usage, enhancing team capabilities.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostics on communication devices to resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Developed standard operating procedures for signal operations, improving consistency and reliability of communications.
Education
No Degree - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America
Saint Helena, CA04-2023
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Adaptable
- Excels in crisis
Timeline
AM Line Cook
Firefall Ranch
07.2024 - 04.2026
Line Cook
Post Ranch Inn
12.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
G's Pizzeria
07.2019 - 06.2022
Signal Support Specialist (25U)
US Army
03.2013 - 03.2017
No Degree - Culinary
Culinary Institute of America