Michelle Risch
Line Cook at Urban Chestnut Brewing Co- Claim this Profile
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Esie V.
Michelle is a natural leader with an organizational focus. Michelle managed both front and back of house staff at Seedz Café, lending an empathetic ear as a she trained employees in aspects of food safety, customer service, sales, and sanitation. Her attention to detail inspired top notch cleanliness and professionalism from all staff. I believe her passion and talent for the food industry shines in a leadership or teaching role as she encourages and supports others in building their individual interests. A full spectrum all-star, Michelle cut employees appropriately during slow business at the café and helped in all aspects of the restaurant during busy times – taking orders, preparing drinks, engaging with customers on top of her main responsibilities in food preparation and cooking. Customers would often come in asking specifically for Michelle reflecting her impressive interpersonal skill set. When given freedom, Michelle translated her knowledge of traditional cooking cuisine to inventive vegan concepts. With her drive both in and out of the kitchen, Michelle will be a key asset to any restaurant!
Jess Mah
Michelle was an amazing cook, and a joy to work with. Everyone in the company loved her, the guests found her fun and accommodating, and there was never a time that I didn't love her food. Looking forward to having her cook at my next company function!
Esie V.
Michelle is a natural leader with an organizational focus. Michelle managed both front and back of house staff at Seedz Café, lending an empathetic ear as a she trained employees in aspects of food safety, customer service, sales, and sanitation. Her attention to detail inspired top notch cleanliness and professionalism from all staff. I believe her passion and talent for the food industry shines in a leadership or teaching role as she encourages and supports others in building their individual interests. A full spectrum all-star, Michelle cut employees appropriately during slow business at the café and helped in all aspects of the restaurant during busy times – taking orders, preparing drinks, engaging with customers on top of her main responsibilities in food preparation and cooking. Customers would often come in asking specifically for Michelle reflecting her impressive interpersonal skill set. When given freedom, Michelle translated her knowledge of traditional cooking cuisine to inventive vegan concepts. With her drive both in and out of the kitchen, Michelle will be a key asset to any restaurant!
Jess Mah
Michelle was an amazing cook, and a joy to work with. Everyone in the company loved her, the guests found her fun and accommodating, and there was never a time that I didn't love her food. Looking forward to having her cook at my next company function!
Esie V.
Michelle is a natural leader with an organizational focus. Michelle managed both front and back of house staff at Seedz Café, lending an empathetic ear as a she trained employees in aspects of food safety, customer service, sales, and sanitation. Her attention to detail inspired top notch cleanliness and professionalism from all staff. I believe her passion and talent for the food industry shines in a leadership or teaching role as she encourages and supports others in building their individual interests. A full spectrum all-star, Michelle cut employees appropriately during slow business at the café and helped in all aspects of the restaurant during busy times – taking orders, preparing drinks, engaging with customers on top of her main responsibilities in food preparation and cooking. Customers would often come in asking specifically for Michelle reflecting her impressive interpersonal skill set. When given freedom, Michelle translated her knowledge of traditional cooking cuisine to inventive vegan concepts. With her drive both in and out of the kitchen, Michelle will be a key asset to any restaurant!
Jess Mah
Michelle was an amazing cook, and a joy to work with. Everyone in the company loved her, the guests found her fun and accommodating, and there was never a time that I didn't love her food. Looking forward to having her cook at my next company function!
Esie V.
Michelle is a natural leader with an organizational focus. Michelle managed both front and back of house staff at Seedz Café, lending an empathetic ear as a she trained employees in aspects of food safety, customer service, sales, and sanitation. Her attention to detail inspired top notch cleanliness and professionalism from all staff. I believe her passion and talent for the food industry shines in a leadership or teaching role as she encourages and supports others in building their individual interests. A full spectrum all-star, Michelle cut employees appropriately during slow business at the café and helped in all aspects of the restaurant during busy times – taking orders, preparing drinks, engaging with customers on top of her main responsibilities in food preparation and cooking. Customers would often come in asking specifically for Michelle reflecting her impressive interpersonal skill set. When given freedom, Michelle translated her knowledge of traditional cooking cuisine to inventive vegan concepts. With her drive both in and out of the kitchen, Michelle will be a key asset to any restaurant!
Jess Mah
Michelle was an amazing cook, and a joy to work with. Everyone in the company loved her, the guests found her fun and accommodating, and there was never a time that I didn't love her food. Looking forward to having her cook at my next company function!
Credentials
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Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Elementary (Estimated)
DuolingoDec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe certified
ServSafe
Experience
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Co
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United States
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Line Cook
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Private Contract
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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In-home Cook and Instructor
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Jul 2012 - Present
Design personal meal & event plans based on the client's needs. This includes preparation, service, and clean up. Events includes executive meetings, holidays, celebrations, and garherings of up to 30 guests. Special diets, allergies, and requests were considered. Design personal meal & event plans based on the client's needs. This includes preparation, service, and clean up. Events includes executive meetings, holidays, celebrations, and garherings of up to 30 guests. Special diets, allergies, and requests were considered.
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Administrative Chef
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Aug 2014 - Mar 2016
Design and prepare new menu items, manage line stock, prepare and serve dishes with consistency. I also manage a team of 10 employees. Daily tasks include : inventory and ordering, producing recipes from scratch, maintaining sanitation and safety, employee training. I continuously write and cost standardized recipes, as well as source purveyors. Design and prepare new menu items, manage line stock, prepare and serve dishes with consistency. I also manage a team of 10 employees. Daily tasks include : inventory and ordering, producing recipes from scratch, maintaining sanitation and safety, employee training. I continuously write and cost standardized recipes, as well as source purveyors.
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Basso
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St. Louis, Missouri
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Line Cook
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Oct 2013 - Jul 2014
Prepare inventory for al line positons including garde manger, pasta, grill, and wood-fired oven. Worked all line positions for up to 200 covers a night. Prepared and served a variety of specialty items for catering events and banquets. Prepare inventory for al line positons including garde manger, pasta, grill, and wood-fired oven. Worked all line positions for up to 200 covers a night. Prepared and served a variety of specialty items for catering events and banquets.
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Whole Foods Market
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Steep Brew Line Cook/Prepared Foods Team Member
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
Steep Brew Bar & Restaurant line cook; serving fresh, high-quality burgers and seasonal fare Prepared Foods Team Member; food production, customer service, and multi-faceted employee Steep Brew Bar & Restaurant line cook; serving fresh, high-quality burgers and seasonal fare Prepared Foods Team Member; food production, customer service, and multi-faceted employee
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Duboce Park Cafe
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Line Cook
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Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Assembled and expedited orders with consistency, managed the line by prepping and restocking ingredients as necessary, kept a daily inventory of produce and dry ingredients, responsible for creating unique daily soups from personal recipes. Assembled and expedited orders with consistency, managed the line by prepping and restocking ingredients as necessary, kept a daily inventory of produce and dry ingredients, responsible for creating unique daily soups from personal recipes.
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Student
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Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Produced dishes for sauté, grill, garde manger, hot appetizers, and pastry Formally served guests in a 50-seat restaurant Expedited and managed guest orders from the kitchen to the dining room Produced dishes for sauté, grill, garde manger, hot appetizers, and pastry Formally served guests in a 50-seat restaurant Expedited and managed guest orders from the kitchen to the dining room
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indinero
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Private Chef
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
Fabricated lunches and dinners daily for up to 14 individuals Planned and created menus of well-balanced meals from all cuisines Supervised multiple wine and hors d’oeuvres receptions for over 30 guests Kept a high integrity of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room Fabricated lunches and dinners daily for up to 14 individuals Planned and created menus of well-balanced meals from all cuisines Supervised multiple wine and hors d’oeuvres receptions for over 30 guests Kept a high integrity of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room
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Colonial Nursing Home
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Rockford, Ohio
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Dietary Aide
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Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
Prepared ingredients for a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Plated nutritional dietary restricted meals. Maintained a sanitary and organized kitchen to comply with health code. Prepared ingredients for a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Plated nutritional dietary restricted meals. Maintained a sanitary and organized kitchen to comply with health code.
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Agave Restaurant & Grill
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Celina, ohio
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Line Cook/Cashier
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
Prepared meats, stocks, and sauces for the hot line. Managed customer orders and transactions. Kept a clean and organized dining room and kitchen. Prepared meats, stocks, and sauces for the hot line. Managed customer orders and transactions. Kept a clean and organized dining room and kitchen.
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Education
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The Art Institute of California-San Francisco
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training -
Celina Senior High School
High School Diploma, College Prep