Keela Yoder
Granger
Summary
Results-driven Demi Sous Chef with expertise in team leadership, menu planning, and safe food handling. Committed to optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing staff training for improved efficiency and exceptional customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Demi Sous Chef
Notre Dame University
04.2019 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and safety.
- Collaborated with culinary team to design and implement creative menu offerings that enhance dining experience.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, enhancing skill sets and efficiency.
- Optimized food preparation processes to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
AYR Line Cook
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Prepared and cooked meals according to standardized recipes ensuring quality and consistency.
- Crafted meals tailored to patients' dietary restrictions and health requirements.
- Executed daily cleaning and organization tasks in kitchen area, adhering to health compliance requirements.
- Managed ingredient preparation and inventory replenishment to support efficient kitchen workflow for future shifts.
Pastry Cook
Aramark, Butler University
08.2011 - 04.2017
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines during high volume periods.
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper food safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff members.
- Coordinated closely with catering department on large-scale orders or events requiring customized baked goods or desserts for clients'' specific needs.
Pastry Cook
Indiana Grand Casino
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Demonstrated attention to detail in crafting intricate pastry designs, resulting in excellent presentation and visual appeal for customers.
- Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions for promotional events or special offers that would attract new clientele or re-engage existing customers.
- Conducted regular tastings with management to ensure consistency in flavor profiles across all products offered at the bakery.
Education
Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Safety management
- Staff training
- Sanitation procedures
- Supply ordering
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Serve Safe Training - 2025
- Allergen Training- 2024
Timeline
Demi Sous Chef
Notre Dame University
04.2019 - Current
AYR Line Cook
Parkview Regional Medical Center
07.2018 - 04.2019
Pastry Cook
Indiana Grand Casino
07.2013 - 04.2015
Pastry Cook
Aramark, Butler University
08.2011 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry
The Art Institute of Indianapolis