Claire Schickler
New Orleans,LA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Tonti's
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house teams to ensure an overall wellbeing of the restaurant.
- Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
ESL Teacher
Lead Up Academy
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Taught writing, reading and speaking to students from ages 6-13
- Established rapport and trust with students positively shifting the classroom dynamics
- Structured the classroom for an enriching and fun environment
- Created lesson plans and interactive games
- Graded students performance and gave individual feedback
Cook/Opening Launch Team
Ellen's on Front
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Held integral role in launch team; created and implemented operational systems, set up dining room and kitchen, contributed to designing interior aesthetics
- Rotated through all line stations; garde manger, sauté, grill, fry and dessert
- Carried out inventory and logistics
- Devised bi-weekly specials
- Prepped product for from scratch menu
Manager/Cook
Jennie's at Drossos
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Managed kitchen team of 3 in high volume snack bar of up to 500 covers a day
- Carried out inventory, product ordering and logistics
- Lead the line during service
- Expedited orders
- Created and executed bi-weekly specials
Line cook/ FOH service
Erik's Cafe
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Line cook main line, fry, grill stations in high volume cafe
- Prepped and set station for daily service
- Supported team on prep and orders
- Implemented new cleaning practices
- Front of house server
- Provided service in a timely and friendly manner
- Assisted customers with any questions or issues
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining room and counter stations
Chef de partie of pasta
Casi North Fork
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Chef de partie in Umbrian regional high volume restaurant
- Prepped and set station for daily service
- Trained assistants on station from set up to plating
- Assisted Executive Chef in sauces and seasonal menu ideas and preparation
Line cook
Sauvage
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Line cook, sauté in French/American bistro
- Prepped everything needed for station on a daily basis
- Supported other cooks on prep and during service
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of station
Consultant/Sous Chef
Vertikal Restaurant and Bar
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Designed new systems and organization for kitchen operations
- Trained line cooks on prep, execution of dishes and plating
- Taught cooks time management and communication skills
- Assisted with rewriting menus
- Assisted with redesign of FOH
- Led team meetings with FOH and BOH
Sauté Line Cook
Purdy's Farmer and the fish
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Line cook, sauté, in high volume farm to table kitchen
- Filled in on garde manger as needed
- Prepped stocks, sauces, produce, grains for seasonal menu
- Set up, flipped, backed up and broke down line daily
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of station
- Assisted with private farm dinners
That Woo Pop-Up Restaurant
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Prepped ingredients for fine dining, conceptual Chinese cuisine
- Managed dinner service, expedited orders
- Acted as liaison between bar and kitchen for pairing menu
- Helped design cocktails with regional Chinese flavors in mind
Private Chef
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Planned, shopped, cooked daily meals for family of four
- Tailored menus to clients' needs and dietary restrictions
- Prepared meals for school and work lunches
- Planned and catered private dinner parties and events
Designer and Project Manager of Home Renovations
Self
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed concepts and design for remodeling of residential spaces
- Functioned as Project Manager, liaised between landlord, tenant and labor
- Organized and managed construction crews of up to six workers
- Completed interior/exterior painting, fabricated concrete countertops
- Installed new hardware, plumbing fixtures and eco-friendly flooring
- Negotiated financial contracts for project labor and materials
Chef de Partie/Line Cook
Bacchanal Fine Wine
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Assembled dishes according to recipes and Chef de Cuisine's specifications
- Prepared and stocked the day's ingredients for cheese and dessert station
- Fulfilled orders in a high volume, fast paced kitchen environment
- Reorganized and streamlined station's food processes
- Trained incoming line cooks
- Filled in on garde manger
- Created and recommended new recipes for seasonal menu
Farm Apprentice
Grow Dat
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Harvested, washed and prepped produce for CSA
- Planted and potted new crops
- Transported soil, heavy lifting, manual labor
Private Chef
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Planned, shopped and cooked monthly menus for working professionals
- Tailored menus to client; dietary restrictions, weight loss goals
- Portioned, labeled and stored meals
- Planned and catered private dinner parties and events
Private Chef
01.2012 - 02.2015
- Planned, shopped and cooked monthly menus for working professionals
- Tailored menus to client; dietary restrictions, weight loss goals
- Portioned, labeled and stored meals
- Planned and catered private dinner parties and events
Chef
Just Buns Bakery and Cafe
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Designed and cooked breakfast and lunch menus using fresh, local ingredients
- Controlled ordering and inventory
- Supervised kitchen staff
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness to Health Department regulations
Timeline
Sous Chef
Tonti's
08.2024 - 01.2025
ESL Teacher
Lead Up Academy
12.2019 - 12.2022
Cook/Opening Launch Team
Ellen's on Front
04.2019 - 09.2019
Manager/Cook
Jennie's at Drossos
04.2019 - 09.2019
Line cook/ FOH service
Erik's Cafe
08.2018 - 04.2019
Chef de partie of pasta
Casi North Fork
03.2018 - 08.2018
Line cook
Sauvage
01.2018 - 03.2018
Consultant/Sous Chef
Vertikal Restaurant and Bar
10.2017 - 01.2018
Sauté Line Cook
Purdy's Farmer and the fish
08.2017 - 10.2017
That Woo Pop-Up Restaurant
04.2017 - 07.2017
Private Chef
04.2017 - 07.2017
Designer and Project Manager of Home Renovations
Self
06.2016 - 04.2017
Chef de Partie/Line Cook
Bacchanal Fine Wine
03.2016 - 06.2016
Farm Apprentice
Grow Dat
10.2015 - 03.2016
Private Chef
02.2015 - 03.2016
Private Chef
01.2012 - 02.2015
Chef
Just Buns Bakery and Cafe
02.2011 - 12.2011
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