Christopher Marhevka
Aspiring Food Writer / Culinary School Graduate
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Located In:
Boulder, CO
Professional Objective
I am an aspiring writer and culinary school graduate, with formal training in French techniques and a personal passion for Asian cuisines, striving to establish an online presence and break into the business of professional culinary writing. With a Master’s Degree and a prior career in social work, I am an attentive individual with strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, a unique perspective, and a work ethic that reflects a life-long passion for learning.
Education
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Boulder, Colorado
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Associate of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts, September, 23, 2022.
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
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Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA), May 2015
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Minor in Psychology, May 2014
Work Experience
July, 2022-October, 2022
June, 2021-May, 2022
August, 2020-December, 2020
La Marmotte Telluride, Colorado
Line Cook/Extern
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Worked as a prep cook of a fine dining restaurant, responsible for starting/monitoring stocks, sauces, and other foundational elements of French cooking
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Executed role of a line cook during dinner service, rotating through stations of Hot Appetizers, Garde Manger, and Desserts
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Created, planned, cooked, and presented to guests a Seafood Stew as a Student Extern Special project
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Shadowed executive team as an extern, to gain experience in scheduling, ordering, inventory, and other managerial tasks
Osaka’s Boulder, Colorado
Line Cook
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Prepared mise en place for ramen station and fryer station, requiring familiarity with common Japanese ingredients
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Worked as primary ramen line cook for 7+ months & continued to cover station intermittently, preparing soup bases, cooking noodles, and assembling/garnishing 5 different ramen flavors
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As line cook for fryer station, prepared and garnished traditional Japanese appetizers and entrees
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Demonstrated ability to clean and operate standard kitchen equipment, maintain necessary sanitation requirements, and handle product to ensure proper health and safety regarding food handling and storage
Michael Angelo’s Winery Richfield, Ohio
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
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Washed, peeled, and cut vegetables, meats, and fruits for lunch/dinner service and catering events
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Prepared, rolled, and pressed pizza dough for lunch/dinner/takeout service
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Prepared mise en place to restaurant’s specifications in order to achieve optimal product yield and waste-reduction
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Substituted and assisted line cooks for pantry station, assembling various salads and charcuterie boards for service
June, 2013-May, 2015
Starbucks Coffee Company Cleveland, Ohio
Barista
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Prepared and served hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages
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As cashier, processed payments and recommended the company products to undecided clientele based on professional knowledge, customer preferences, and desired flavor profiles
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Maintained inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply, stocking coffee brewing equipment, and maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar
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Executed all sanitation, health, and safety standards in the workplace by properly washing utensils, dishes, appliances, and work spaces
Achievements / Special Skills
COLORADO STATE FOOD SAFETY - FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE - issued 8/18/21; valid for 5 years
AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER STUDENT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD - 2021