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Joan Kalaff

Holyoke

Summary

Dynamic Prep Line Cook with experience at Shaner Hotel Group, skilled in food preparation and plating techniques. Proven ability to enhance dish presentation and maintain stock rotation, ensuring quality and freshness. Adept at meat cutting and portion control, contributing to a streamlined kitchen environment and elevated guest satisfaction.

Creative cook with extensive experience in high-volume restaurant environments. Outstanding management skills with strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices. Efficient and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level line position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Line Cook

Shaner Hotel Group
03.2019 - Current

Executed buffet preparations for large-scale events hosting 300 to 400 guests. Designed and assembled solid, dessert, and hot food stations daily. Developed artistic charcuterie boards, enhancing event presentations. Played a key role in catering for weddings by delivering high-quality dishes.

Line Preparation Cook

Applebee's
2011 - 2016

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Stir-frying techniques
  • Stock rotation
  • Meat cutting
  • Plating techniques
  • Portion control

Languages

Spanish
Elementary
English
Elementary

Timeline

Prep Line Cook

Shaner Hotel Group
03.2019 - Current

Line Preparation Cook

Applebee's
2011 - 2016
Joan Kalaff