Lauren Barton
Manchester
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with leadership qualities and exceptional knife skills, honed at Noto as a Garde Manger. Expert in food presentation and sanitation practices, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes while fostering a positive team environment, ensuring customer satisfaction in fast-paced settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Garde Manger
Noto
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Assumed responsibility for creating visually appealing appetizers during dinner service.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation at all times, adhering to strict sanitation protocols for safe food handling practices.
- Streamlined prep work processes for improved efficiency, reducing waste and saving time in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- Ensured optimal freshness of ingredients through proper storage and rotation procedures, maintaining the highest quality standards.
Bakery Worker
Wally's Gas Station
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
Hostess
Joey B's Food And Drink
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes, and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a positive environment for customers and coworkers.
- Managed long lines of customers during peak times while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2026
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Menu development
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
Timeline
Garde Manger
Noto
10.2022 - 03.2025
Bakery Worker
Wally's Gas Station
06.2022 - 09.2022
Hostess
Joey B's Food And Drink
10.2021 - 05.2022
Ice Cream Server
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
06.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
St. Louis Community College
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