Canieka Fleming

Experience

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  Catering Concepts

  Feb 2010 - May 2012

  Catering Chef
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  The Catering Company of Washington & Elizabeth on L

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Extern Preparation Cook
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  H.E.B Butt Groceries

  May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Cake Decorator
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  Pluckers Wing Bar

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2013

  Line Cook
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  Shortcake Bakery

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Sous Chef/ Pastry Chef,

  Pastry Chef and Cake decorator. Scratch made production kitchen. Provided consultations and tasting for special occasions and wedding cake. Trained and supervised up to five associates at a time. Implemented HAACP and training manual.

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  Main Course Caterers

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2017

  Catering Chef, Seasonal
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  The Culinary Institute of America

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Student Worker
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  Restaurant August

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Extern Garde Manger

  Rotated through cold plating, appetizers, sauce, and prep stations. Fabricated poultry. Trained in expediter station. Lunch, Dinner service for 300 guests.

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  Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Catering Chef, Passover Event
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  Equinox Resort

  Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

  Chef Assistant

  Supported off and on-site catering operations for up to 1,000 . Daily preparation and line cooking. Independently managed Tavern kitchen for lunch of 100 covers.

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  Tostacho Inovation Kitchen

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Concept Manager

  Authentic Mexican concept under the Bachelor’s of business administration with a concentration in Intraprenuership. Developed by eight individuals with entrepreneur mindset. Focus on the realization, the development of the concept, and the execution of the concept in a real restaurant for 15 weeks. Also managed a staff of 20+ students workers.

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  Chef Canieka LLC

  Apr 2018 - now

  Owner/Chef

  Manage and execute all aspects of food cost and budgetingPrepare, plan and manage meals including shopping lists, shopping and food sourcing.Responsible for all shopping, restocking, and inventory management.Maintain and monitor all kitchen wares and equipment.Create weekly fresh and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner menus using quality products and seasonal ingredients.Work with service staff to execute 1 to several course menuHas a diverse experience with a variety of food styles.Shop, order, and acquire food, supplies, and any necessary equipment for the kitchen.Responsibilities range from management as well as using creativity in planning an amazing culinary experience for the family.Using training and experience to prepare meals that can be tailored to specific dietary needs and tastes.Meals prepared with presentation and fine dining experience in mind.Produce and maintain the highest food quality and operating procedures. Show less

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  Shortcake Bakery

  Jul 2018 - May 2019

  General Manager
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  The Kitchen Porch

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2019

  Sous Chef/ Private Chef / Baker

  Help manage Front and kitchen staff in the preparation and execution of entrées, specialty dishes, and desserts in high-volume catering. Create unique menu items and plate presentations. Standardize innovative production recipes to maintain consistent cuisine and guest satisfaction. Participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures for smooth operations and food safety. Plan monthly staff and production schedules. Monitor equipment maintenance and sanitation of kitchen facilities. Collaborate with Executive Chef on inventory control, employee concerns, and operations. Provided personal chefs duties for select clients also organize special events such as dinner parties and birthday celebrations. Baked products for catered events which include desserts, bread, pastries also the farmers market. Show less

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  Brill Inc., a CSM Bakery Solutions Company

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  Product Sales Technician/Trainer

  Ensures all ongoing or new store training programs are successfully facilitated.Delivers and tracks all training initiatives.Works within training deadlines and goals.Completes checklist and communicates status with TLFacilitates Code of Safe Work Practices training and completes documentation.Facilitates all safety update and refresher training and completes documentation.Trains all Team Members on new productsConsistently practices and models proper care, use and maintenance of all equipment.Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership. Show less

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  Total Wine & More

  Dec 2020 - Sept 2021

  Concierge Wine Sales

  Proactively contact members to follow-up on past and future orders to guarantee satisfaction and build strong relationship’s Ability to discern member preferences to provide recommendations and ensure an amazing customer experienceUse product knowledge to showcase solutions and retain membershipsData entry of customer engagements via database/CRM/other software to track progressEnsured the proper inventory and placement of the inventoryThe finacial processing of exclusive Invaluable wine, liquor and novelties products retelling cost of up to $3500 Show less

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  Morning Glory Farms

  Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  Food Truck Concept Creator
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  The Loud Kitchen Experience

  Sept 2023 - now

  Owner

  Elevated Bar Food Experience located inside of The Ritz