Katherine Montoya
Roseville
Summary
Passionate, empathetic, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sous Chef
Black Hat Catering
Sacramento
03.2021 - Current
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
Cheesemonger
Whole Foods Market Inc
Folsom
05.2011 - Current
- Provided customers with product knowledge and advice about cheeses.
- Participated in weekly team meetings regarding store operations.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure quality customer service delivery.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided them with information about products or services available.
- Worked closely with management team to ensure proper execution of daily operations.
School Cook
Rocklin Academy
Rocklin
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in developing curriculum for new courses based on current trends in culinary arts.
- Lead after school cooking program for students.
- Maintained records of student enrollment and provided customer service support to students.
- Supervised a team of kitchen staff in the daily meal preparation activities.
- Developed weekly menus that met nutritional guidelines while also being appetizing to students.
- Assisted with catering services provided by the school cafeteria for special events.
- Provided guidance and support to other members of the kitchen staff as needed.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as cleaning solutions and sharp objects.
Education
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts
Sacramento, CA 02.2013 - 10.2012
Granite Bay High School
Granite Bay, CASkills
- Kitchen management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Motivational team management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Team leadership
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Team Member of the year 2018
Affiliations
- Camping
- Arts and crafts
- Helping those in need
- Gardening
- Family
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Cook
Rocklin Academy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Sous Chef
Black Hat Catering
03.2021 - Current
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu of Culinary Arts
02.2013 - 10.2012
Cheesemonger
Whole Foods Market Inc
05.2011 - Current
Granite Bay High School