ISABELLE RODENBACH
BC
Summary
I am a diligent and passionate hospitality worker striving to provide customers with enjoyable experiences as I continue to expand and nourish my knowledge in the industry. The gaps in my work history are due to facilitating my move to Canada and subsequently awaiting Permanent Residency. I plan to complete and obtain my Red Seal Certification in the Culinary Arts in the spring of 2026.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Great Canadian Kitchen Party Volunteer
Chef Andrea Callan
11.2019
- Volunteered to assist second place winner, Chef Andrea Callan, in plating 300+ dishes for the Great Canadian Kitchen Party Regional Qualifier. I obtained my apprenticeship through this event.
Chef & Owner
Apero Foods Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- Owner and fulltime Chef of Apero International Tapas Food Truck. My partner and I started and run this business together seasonally.
- We operate as a street vendor and cater private events and weddings.
Line Cook
Gather Restaurant
09.2020 - 08.2022
- With a leadership role under Chef Sung Ji Park, I was responsible for all stations including: prep, cold side, hot side, expo, and dishwashing.
Garde Manger/Prep Cook Apprenticeship
Red Fox Club
06.2020 - 08.2020
- After completing my Professional Cook Level 2 course with the Okanagan College Culinary Program, I apprenticed as a prep and garde manger cook under Chef Andrea Callan.
Lead Caterer
Food By Design
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted with training and the development of new talent during the month of June.
- Oversaw and aided in the set-up and breakdown of buffets at varying venues.
Garde Manger/Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Edison Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Worked as a line cook during lunch and brunch services operating fryers, grills and garde manger.
Director of Catering
The Edison Restaurant
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised catering servers and bartending staff.
- Organized and oversaw on and off-site banquets, weddings, corporate events, etc, for 20 to 300 guests.
- Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact to check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty.
Restaurant Concessions Manager
101 Restaurant
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Ran an off-site concessions booth in Tallahassee's Civic Center while managing employees, scheduling, registers, bookkeeping, inventory, food orders, and beer service.
- Developed leadership and customer service skills during high volume events such as fundraisers, sporting events, and concerts.
Lead Caterer
101 Restaurant
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Trained employees, delegated tasks, processed client payments, and monitored/aided in the set up and breakdown of on and off-site events.
Hostess/Food Runner/Busser
Chez Boet French Restaurant
02.2011 - 02.2013
- Began as a busser and worked my way to hostess and food runner.
- Expanded my interpersonal capabilities through customer interactions, particularly with foreign clientele.
Education
Professional Cook Level 2 - Culinary Arts
Okanagan College
Kelowna, BC09-2020
Associate of Commerce And Business Administration -
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL06-2017
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
Naples, FL06-2013
Skills
- Food Safe Certification
- Business/Kitchen Operations & Management
- Hospitality Service & Management Expertise
- Recipes and Menu planning
- Banquets and Catering
- New Hire Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef & Owner
Apero Foods Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Gather Restaurant
09.2020 - 08.2022
Garde Manger/Prep Cook Apprenticeship
Red Fox Club
06.2020 - 08.2020
Great Canadian Kitchen Party Volunteer
Chef Andrea Callan
11.2019
Garde Manger/Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Edison Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2018
Lead Caterer
Food By Design
06.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Catering
The Edison Restaurant
10.2016 - 08.2017
Restaurant Concessions Manager
101 Restaurant
03.2015 - 08.2016
Lead Caterer
101 Restaurant
03.2014 - 08.2016
Hostess/Food Runner/Busser
Chez Boet French Restaurant
02.2011 - 02.2013
Professional Cook Level 2 - Culinary Arts
Okanagan College
Associate of Commerce And Business Administration -
Florida State University
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
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