Chef in Chicago, Illinois

Hi, My name is Shetara Sawyer and I'm in search of a personal chef position. I'm currently unemployed and will like to begin working toward my goal which is to become a private/personal chef. I'm VERY creative in the kitchen and I'm always open to try new things. I tend to steer away from recipes but have no issue following and tweaking one to make it my own. I can cook food based upon allergies, diet restrictions, health issues, veganism/vegetarianism, and a raw food diet. I can also provide healthy weekly meals, cook for dinner parties and small events as well as basic cooking classes. I'm great to be around and talk to. I absolutely love to laugh and I enjoy interacting with people. My resume is attached below and I can provide references upon request. Thank you! Shetara T. Sawyer Chicago, IL (773) 49... OBJECTIVE My objective is to obtain a professional kitchen position. EDUCATION Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL​ • Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree​​​​​​In Progress Concentration: Advanced Culinary Arts WORK EXPERIENCE Urban Till, Chicago, IL ​November 2015-December 2015 • Harvest Manager- Leads and delegates tasks to harvest team members. Directs and grades harvest cuts. Processes client's orders and communicates and changes, replacements or shorts to clients. Green Zebra, Chicago, IL ​ July 2013- November 2015 • Garde Manger/Roast cook/Prep cook-Preps and executes dishes from garde manger and roast station while following restaurants and sanitation guidelines. Also preps all stations for service. Whole Foods Market, Chicago, IL​April 2014- August 2015 • Salad Bar Cook- Preps for salad bar, assists customers. Imperial Nursing Home, Chicago, IL January 2014- April 2014 • Cook 2- Prepped and cooked food for nursing home residents while following nursing homes and sanitation guidelines. Walt Disney World's All Star Sports, Orlando, Fl ​January 2013-May 2013 • Cook 2- Cooked and prepared food for Walt Disney resort guests while following restaurants and sanitation guidelines. -Specialty and grill VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Building with Books Organization, summer 2008 • Member of the Trekees - traveled to Nicaragua to assist villagers with building a school American Heart Association, spring 2007 • Heart disease fundraiser participant Lafollette Park, spring 2005 and fall 2006 • Provided clerical assistance to the park district manager Madden Mental Health Center-Hurricane Katrina Project, fall 2005 • Participated in clothing drive for victims of Hurricane Katrina SKILLS • Basic knife skills • ServSafe certified • Illinois and Chicago food service sanitation certified • Customer service training • MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Cash handling experience • Typing speed: 35 wpm