Outreach Program Coordinator

• Jun 2019 - Present

FOH Team Member

• Nov 2015 - Present

By evening, I am part of the service team for Halyards Restaurant. By evening, I am part of the service team for Halyards Restaurant.

Interim Gardener/Gardener’s Assistant

• Apr 2013 - Nov 2015

-Collaborate with chef and naturalist team in the planning of an on-site ½ acre certified organic garden.-Participate in the maintenance and progression of the garden through the seasons including planting, fertilizing, caring for and harvesting a variety of vegetable, fruit, and herb crops.-Lead guided walks with lodge guests through the garden, detailing information on both the specific crops as well as the overall process and goals of organic gardening and farming.-Maintain thorough records, both hand-written and digital, for yearly organic certification.-Maintain a 9-bin “hot” composting system and a 4-bin vermicompost system.-Maintain and repair in- and above-ground irrigation and electric perimeter fencing. Show less

Kitchen Assistant

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2015

-Assist the chef in the preparation and service of 3 meals daily, served both in-house and afield to between 10 and 45 guests and staff members. -Maintain professional and positive communication between guests and chefs/management.-Stock, clean, and organize the kitchen, pantry, refrigerators and freezer, dining rooms and liquor closet.-Train incoming staff members on the particular philosophy and method of service provided by LSSI.-Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.-Clean and organize service and linens. Show less

Kitchen Manager/Head Cook

• Dec 2010 - May 2011

-Planned, prepared, and executed three daily meals for 100-220 students and staff.-Budgeted meals and supplies based on a $2,000 weekly budget based on menus; saved an average of $500 weekly by effective distribution of funds and creative menu design. -Maintained function and cleanliness of kitchen including stocking, arranging, and organizing.-Focused on serving locally-sourced and organic produce whenever possible.

Instructor

• Aug 2008 - May 2011

-Supervised 10-20 campers, ages 9-15, in a rural camp located in the San Bernardino National Forest.-Created and executed natural science-based lesson plans for 10-20 campers, three to five times a day, in an outdoor classroom environment.-Facilitated team building by organizing interactive cooperative activities for groups of 10-20 campers such as climbing, archery, and team-oriented obstacle courses.