Wendy Sturtevant
San Juan Capistrano
Summary
From working closely with animals, being a farm hand doing multiple tasks, to becoming a chef at a fine dining 5 course restaurant tucked away in Big Sur, I have grown to be a fast learner and a great team player wherever I go. Always eager to learn new skills and see what new techniques I can learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Treebones Resort
Big Sur, CA
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Worked on wood fire oven that was responsible for cooking meats, pizza, and vegetables for our dinner service
- Responsible for checking in orders from our purveyors and putting the order away accordingly.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Basic training on how to properly fillet a fish with a chefs knife ( mostly local cod and halibut)
- Maintained orderly checklists every shift to ensure all prep was ready for lunch and dinner services.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during peak dining hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Breakfast Shift Leader
Treebones Resort
Big Sur, CA
07.2023 - 05.2026
- Overlooked breakfast team to ensure smooth mornings for the guests and kitchen.
- Trained new staff on menu items, safety protocols, and customer service standards. (Buffet style breakfast with one breakfast employee a shift)
- Worked with local coffee company to ensure quality coffee for guest experience and to support other local families.
- Managed inventory levels and ordering supplies, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
- Created SOP lists, closing duty checklists, and inventory list, and deep clean lists to make sure everyone was on the same page.
Farmer/Gardener
CASFS
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Student led work environment from sowing, hoeing, harvesting crops.
- Helped with cleaning harvest as well as handling a root cleaning machine.
- Lots of hands on experience and time with the farm
- Instructing interns and volunteers on the correct ways to keep up and maintain the farm
- Some farm stand experience working with the community by selling our produce.
- Helped with water irrigation and fixing holes caused by animals, using couplings to mend. As well as using organic matter to feed our strawberries once a week,
- Basic teachings on tree pruning, specifically with apple and kiwi.
Winery Worker
Loma Prieta Winery
Los Gatos, CA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Summer job helping out the winery's pour room.
- Lots of customer service.
- More experience with wine
- Made sure the winery was sanitized and nicely displayed for customers.
Shift Leader
Active Culture
Laguna Beach, CA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Took care of phone/online/in person orders
- Experience with opening the cafe in the morning and closing it down at night.
- Lots of customer service experience, in person and over the phone.
- Led others with what needed to be done within a shift
- Did a lot of ordering between food and items needed for the shop.
- Experience on the smoothie bar/kitchen
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest satisfaction.
Kennel Technician
Animal & Bird Clinic
Mission Viejo, CA
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Took care of all animals that would board.
- Lots of cleaning throughout the hospital
- Helped Vet techs with animals when needed
- Also worked at the front desk answering phones and checking out customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Spanish Studies
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2023
Skills
- Customer service experience
- Great at working with others
- Multi tasker and can work in a fast paced environment
- Fluent in Spanish!
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective prioritization
Certification
Food Handlers
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
Treebones Resort
07.2023 - 05.2026
Breakfast Shift Leader
Treebones Resort
07.2023 - 05.2026
Farmer/Gardener
CASFS
08.2021 - 03.2023
Winery Worker
Loma Prieta Winery
06.2021 - 10.2021
Shift Leader
Active Culture
08.2019 - 08.2020
Kennel Technician
Animal & Bird Clinic
01.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology And Spanish Studies
UC Santa Cruz