Kristina Bartek

Experience

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  Centerplate

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  Line Cook

  Cooked at the Mile High stadium as well as the Colorado Convention Center. Worked for Chef Christopher DeJohn at the Mile High Stadium. Excellent chef with innovative ideas and creative techniques. Had the pleasure of working in all aspects of cooking. The bake shop, garde manager and hot side. Hot side was by far my favorite position. Action chef on the club level was my favorite.Colorado Convention Center was a learning experience.

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  Nova Catering

  Mar 2010 - Dec 2011

  Banquet Server

  Worked as a prep cook and banquet server for Richard Burnett. Excellent chef from Kansas City, Missouri. Had some personal struggles so it was difficult to continue employment there. I definitely learned a lot about food and hospitality from him. He was very knowledgable and had probably the best barbecue I have ever had in my entire life. Also some of the best apple tartans and meatloaf I have ever consumed in my life.

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  Westin Hotels & Resorts

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2015

  Banquet Chef

  I was a line cook and banquet cook for the Westin Chicago Northwest. Worked with Chef Mark Enge who was very inspirational and supportive. I learned a lot about the culinary field. Also learned a lot about myself with learning more than I ever thought was possible. Excellent work environment, friendly staff and just a great place to work. Excellent work benefits as well.

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  Ala Carte Entertainment Group

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

  Line Cook

  Currently working as a prep and line cook for one of the locations. Also a server and event chef for events and promotions. Networking and introducing people to amazing food.

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  Sheraton Hotels & Resorts

  Feb 2016 - May 2017

  Sous Chef

  Learning about all aspects of the food and beverage industry. Assisting with responsibilites and necessary tasks to run a successful kitchen. Creating new inspirational menus as well as developing flavors and combining them to create heavenly experience.

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  CVS Specialty

  Jan 2018 - now

  Pharmacy Technician