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Steven Slone

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Lead with a proven track record at Cedar Hurst, excelling in high-volume dining and adaptability. Adept at multitasking and maintaining composure under pressure, I enhance meal preparation efficiency while ensuring top-notch equipment maintenance. My strong communication skills and attention to detail drive my quick learning process, allowing for a consistently excellent, improving, and evolving experience for over 40 residents.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Lead

Cedar Hurst
08.2024 - Current
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Prepare menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Serve food to over 40 of Cedar Hurst's residents each day.
  • Maintain composure throughout serving meals in a fast-paced high-stress environment.
  • Ensure equipment cleanliness and quality to allow for safe and efficient meal preparation.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Kitchen Lead

First Watch
10.2021 - 07.2024

Same as above and...

  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
  • Provided quality dining experiences for 200-300 people per day.

Adjunct Professor of Music

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Utilized current technology (Projectors included) and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Provided virtual lessons via zoom.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 19 collegiate-level students about fundamentals and history of the trombone.
  • Provided private lessons to struggling students.
  • Created lessons using online resources: Canvas, Blackboard, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.

Music Teacher

Scott County Bands
11.2022 - 05.2024

Same as above and...

  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Tailored instruction to meet individual student needs and cultivated inclusive learning environment.
  • Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
  • Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.

Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2017 - 08.2020
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Education

D.M.A. - Music Performance

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2027

Master of Arts - Music Performance - Brass

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
05-2020

Skills

  • High adaptability
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Performance monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • High volume dining
  • Composure under high stress conditions
  • Aural skills - strong hearing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Music production

Affiliations

  • Jacobs School of Music
  • National Association for Music Educators

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

Cedar Hurst
08.2024 - Current

Adjunct Professor of Music

Eastern Kentucky University
08.2023 - 05.2024

Music Teacher

Scott County Bands
11.2022 - 05.2024

Kitchen Lead

First Watch
10.2021 - 07.2024

Line Cook

Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2017 - 08.2020

D.M.A. - Music Performance

Indiana University, Bloomington

Master of Arts - Music Performance - Brass

University of Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Eastern Kentucky University
Steven Slone