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Natasha Smith

St. Stephen,NB

Summary

Accomplished Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at Rossmount Inn, enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes and optimizing kitchen workflow. Skilled in butchery and menu planning, with a keen awareness of food trends. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and culinary creativity, significantly contributing to team efficiency and high sanitation standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef De Cuisine

Rossmount Inn
04.2012 - 01.2024
  • Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
  • Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
  • Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers ,cooks and culinary students.

Chef De Partie

Algonquin Resort
12.2001 - 06.2009
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Collaborated with fellow chefs de partie to create daily specials, showcasing culinary creativity and diversity.
  • Assisted in staff training, developing strong teamwork and consistency in dish preparation.

Education

High School -

St.Stephen High School
St. Stephen, NB

Skills

  • Line cooking
  • Butchery
  • Seafood processing and cleaning
  • Pastry and baking skills
  • Food trends awareness
  • International cuisine
  • Fine dining and classic French cuisine
  • Menu planning capability
  • Food safety regulations
  • Allergy awareness
  • Recipe creation
  • Food safety standards

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Chef De Cuisine

Rossmount Inn
04.2012 - 01.2024

Chef De Partie

Algonquin Resort
12.2001 - 06.2009

High School -

St.Stephen High School

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