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LEANNE ALDARELLI

LEANNE ALDARELLI

Jersey City

Summary

Ambitious and promising commis 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.

Work History

Commis Chef

The Hutton
06.2018 - Current
  • Work 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 ingredients
  • Season and marinate cuts of meat, poultry and fish for an average of 500 dishes per week.

Kitchen Intern

Hyatt Regency
07.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with prep work before the restaurant opened, improving 25% of productivity
  • Helped to prepare the kitchen for nightly service
  • Cleaned and organized 10 kitchen stations and kept them in 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 environment.

Pastry Intern

Hilton East Brunswick Hotel
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in the preparation of doughs, fillings, frostings, glazes and other components of dishes in the pastry department of a high-end hotel restaurant
  • Maintained high levels of quality and safety within a busy and often high-pressure environment
  • Worked under the direction of the head pastry chef and took criticism well
  • Created a new dessert item that was added to the menu and became a best-seller at the restaurant, improving pastry sales by 20%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY

Skills

  • Catering
  • Menu planning
  • Stock rotation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Customer service and teamwork

Additional Information

  • Cooking Without Borders or Food Waste - (2022)
  • Plant-based Innovation, No Limitation - (2022)
  • NYC Culinary Fest - (2019)

Honors & Awards

  • Named one of several promising new chefs in the metropolitan area. (2021)
  • Recognized for best recipe, plating and food presentation, The Hutton - (2019)

Timeline

Commis Chef

The Hutton
06.2018 - Current

Kitchen Intern

Hyatt Regency
07.2017 - 05.2018

Pastry Intern

Hilton East Brunswick Hotel
09.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Culinary Institute of America

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America

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