Andrea Lipnos

Experience

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  Carrie Cerino's Ristorante & Party Center

  May 2007 - Jul 2012

  Sous Chef

  - Ran the broiler, grill and fryer stations in a high volume classic Italian restaurant.- Prepared food for both the restaurants and banquets.- Made the weekly prep list.- Ordered and purchased food for the restaurant.- Assisted in menu development including weekly and monthly specials.- Made fresh pasta.- Made soups, stocks, and sauces.- Made gelato and created new flavors.

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  Cafe Milano

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

  Sauté Cook

  - Prepared pastas, salads and sandwiches.- Made soups and sauces.- Made hand tossed pizza.

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  Randall Residence

  Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Chef at Royalton Woods

  - Prepared dinner for 70 residents daily.- Maintained safety and sanitation standards.- Created new menu items.

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  Olesia's Place

  Apr 2013 - May 2014

  Chef and Baker

  - Made traditional Ukrainian stuffed cabbage and pierogis.- Produced food on the line for restaurant service.- Made desserts and created new desserts and specials.- Assisted with catering and special events.

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  Randall Residence

  May 2014 - Jul 2019

  - Supervise a staff of cooks and dietary aides.- Create and plan all meals for a six week menu rotation.- Implemented standardized recipes to ensure meal consistency.- Implemented weekly and monthly cleaning schedules.- Responsible for hiring and training staff with regular in-services.- Plan all large catered events for the facility.- Responsible for ordering, purchasing, and stock inventory. - Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner for 70 residents- Maintained safety and sanitation standards.- Created new menu items.- Supervised dietary aides.

  • Nutritional Service Coordinator at Royalton Woods

    Jun 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Chef at Royalton Woods

    May 2014 - Jun 2015
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  Stone Chalet Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Center

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Innkeeper and Operations Manager

  -Managed daily reservations and bookkeeping.-Guest check in’s and concierge.-Planned menus, cooked and served breakfast for up to 32 guests daily.-Supervised and assisted housekeeping staff.-Local area and online marketing.-Coordinated and executed weddings and special events for up to 100 guests.

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  Ravenwood Castle, LLC

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  Innkeeper

  -Manage property and staff for a 21 room Inn with a full service Pub on 53 acres.-Manage daily reservations, bookkeeping, point of sale purchases, and end of day reporting and cash flow.-Guest check in’s and concierge.-Plan menus, cook and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 60 guests daily.-Created new specials and tripled pub sales in three months.-Supervise and assist housekeeping staff.-General maintenance, landscaping, and property upkeep.-Coordinate and execute weddings and special events for up to 50 guests.-Hiring and training new staff members. Show less

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  Courtyard Cafe

  Nov 2020 - Jul 2021

  Line Cook

  -Ran all of the hot and cold stations of the line in the high volume restaurant.-Prepared soups, salads, sauces, sandwiches, pizza, and meals for restaurant service.-Assisted in the creation of new soups and specials for the menu.-Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards.

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  Michael Angelo's Bakery

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Baker

  -Prepared a wide variety of breakfast pastries daily.-Stocked pastry display cases, keeping them full and rotated to ensure freshness.-Filled customer orders for various baked goods.-Baked and decorated cupcakes, pies, cheesecakes, and other baked items as needed.-Made many varieties of traditional cookies, macarons, and brownies.-Ensured product consistency with following recipes and proper procedures.-Made a variety of chocolate covered confections including pretzels, oreos, and truffles.-Operated large floor mixers, table top mixers, and large carousel, rack, and deck ovens.-Packaged and labeled products for retail sale. Show less

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  Courtyard Cafe

  Mar 2022 - May 2023

  Cook
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  MyEyeDr.

  Jun 2023 - now

  Optician