ABBY GRASTA

327 Washington Avenue Rochester, NY 14617 585.469.2678 | alynn811@gmail.com

Objective Motivated Associates of Culinary Arts student seeking to expand knowledge of culinary field through an internship position. Also seeking to enrich culinary education while bringing a high level of professionalism and commitment. NEW ENGLAND CULINARY INSTITUTE, Montpelier, VT Bachelor of Culinary Arts expected January 2016 WEBSTER THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL, Webster, NY - Graduated June 24, 2012 - Graduated Magna Cum Laude with four Advanced Placement courses in: - AP World History; AP English Language and Composition; AP US History; AP Music Theory Skills - highly committed to quality and profitability - organized with tasks, product, and workstation - flexible with scheduling (availability for short-notice scheduling) - formulates solutions to problems quickly - experienced with basic knife cuts and culinary skills - eager to learn and expand culinary education - prepared to work in large and small kitchens - comfortable communicating with coworkers and supervisors INTERN April 2013 August 2013 Grace Restaurant & Bar, Portland, ME - worked Garde Manger station handling salads, charcuterie, oysters, and small appetizers - was responsible for preparing station for special events and weddings - greatly improved knife skills through constant use - learned the techniques of modern cooking methods such as sous-vide tech. and nitrogen - gained efficiency in kitchen with deadlines and task management - produced and worked with both cured and uncured charcuterie SERVER Shema Sushi, Webster, NY - handled customers efficiently and confidently - worked with manager and cook closely - collected money from customers and bussed tables - learned Japanese and Korean cuisine and culture July 2011 October 2012

Education

Experience

CATERING INTERN June 2011 August 2011 Brimont Catering Company, Webster, NY - worked several weddings and was responsible for: - cooking / grilling; operating in very small kitchens and outdoors; functioning in high-stress environments - learned basic knife cuts and culinary technique in catering kitchen HOSTESS March 2011 August 2011 Biaggis Ristorante Italiano, Victor, NY - greeted customers at their arrival - interacted with customers during meal to ensure satisfaction - maintained lobby area and cleaned restrooms - communicated with coworkers, servers, chefs, and managers

ABBY GRASTA
327 Washington Avenue Rochester, NY 14617 585.469.2678 | alynn811@gmail.com
Memberships & Affiliations - National Honors Society member - National French Honors Society member - International Rotary Club member -Student Council member of New England Culinary Institute - Student of the Month (Webster Thomas H.S.) - Making a Difference Award (awarded by Webster Police Dept.) -Student Ambassador (awarded by Chef Instructors at New England Culinary Institute) Richard Kieffer, school counselor: 716.566.0076 Dalim Kim, Shema Sushi manager: 585.478.4402 Becca Rothaug, production editor: 802.793.5897

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