Professional SummaryAmbitious and promising young chef with culinary education and prestigious intern and entry-level work experience. Trained in multiple cuisines and preparations and extremely knowledgeable of basic and advanced cooking techniques. Able to prioritize safety in the kitchen while upholding high standards for meal and ingredient preparation. Takes direction well and can work under extreme pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. Passionate about pursuing a career in the culinary industry.SKILLS:Excellent knife skills and understanding of safety in professional kitchen environments.Knowledgeable of basic and advanced cooking techniques including but not limited to braising, roasting, searing, sous vide, and frying.Ability to learn new recipes and preparations quickly .Understanding of flavor profiles and pairings .Calm under pressure .Ability to take orders well?Active listening and advanced interpersonal communication skills.High-energy team player with great collaboration abilitiesWork ExperienceCommis ChefWork in all areas of the restaurant under the supervision of the executive chef.Learn new skills quickly and make for an excellent addition to the kitchen team.Assist the chef in brainstorming new menu items and specials based on locally sourced, in-season ingredientsKitchen InternAssisted with prep work before the restaurant opened.Helped to prepare kitchen for nightly service.Cleaned and organized the kitchen and kept it an enjoyable and orderly place to work.Gained valuable knowledge of how kitchens are run and what competencies a chef needs to have to thrive in a kitchen environmentHobbies and InterestsFrequently cook for family and friends and hold weekly dinners focusing on different cultures and cuisines. Thrill-seeking athlete with an interest in skydiving, paragliding, outdoor rock climbing, and surfing. Guest blogger on popular food industry website.