Rebecca DeYoe

Experience

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  J-Mac Snacks

  May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Cashier

  Served snacks and beverages (including beer and frozen cocktails) during concerts and festivals at the Susquehanna Bank CenterHigh-volume customer service and cash transactionsBasic utility work and inventory organization

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  Delightful Desserts & Culinary Creations

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Chef's Assistant

  Assisted the chef and owner in prepping hot and cold dishes for catered eventsOrganized inventoryBasic utility work

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  Santa Fe Burrito

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2011

  Cashier and Prep Cook

  High-volume customer service in a Mexican-themed restaurant, including order taking, answering phones, and cash transactionsCold food preparation including salsa, guacamole, hummus, and other vegetable prepBasic utility work

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  Crocodile Catering & Cafe

  Jan 2012 - Aug 2015

  Kitchen Manager/Cook

  Cold food preparation including sandwich and meat trays, veggie trays, salads (green, pasta, potato, fruit, etc.), condiments, and salsas.Hot food preparation including dozens of soups and sauces, pasta and rice, and use of grill, flat top, oven, fryer, and smoker.Contributed to research and development of seasonal catering menus and planned daily cafe specialsOrdered daily food shipments and maintained working relationships with vendors, primarily fresh produce and breadManaged inventory and maintained excellent food costTrained and mentored new employeesWorked in high-volume lunch cafe serving made-to-order salads, sandwiches, and soups with heavy emphasis on customer service (including cash register and POS experience)Delivery and setup of catering buffets in a corporate setting, including cooking on-site for private events Show less

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  Diner

  May 2016 - Aug 2019

  Sous Chef

  Cooking brunch, lunch, and dinner services for a seasonable, farm-to-table, 90-seat restaurant with an ever-changing menu, working alongside up to three other chefsCreating and completing a daily prep list according to the Chef's instructionsPreparing and plating meat, seafood, fried items, cold salads, etc. while utilizing different equipment such as ovens, gas stoves, grill, plancha, fryer, salamander, etc. Maintaining a clean, organized station throughout serviceCleaning equipment and storing food in accordance with safe food handling practices Show less

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  Hunky Dory

  Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  Co Chef

  Worked collaboratively with a small team of co-chefs to create cravable small plates for Claire Sprouse’s all day cafe & bar with a focus on seasonality and sustainability; responsible for menu development and execution, pricing and food cost, scheduling, and training, as well as all day-to-day operations, including cooking/plating dishes, ordering/receiving, and maintaining cleanliness and organization according to DOH protocols

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  Homespun Foods

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Chef/Sous Chef

  Led a small team of cooks in preparing, executing, and serving simple, seasonal lunch & brunch fare in a 75-seat restaurant with a strong local following, as well as an off-site quick-service cafe at a local museum; launched a successful dinner program during the summer/fall season, earning local media coverage; responsible for menu development and quality control, planning and executing catered private events for up to 100 people, maintaining an average 30% food cost and 25% labor cost, hiring, scheduling, and training, ordering/receiving, and general cleanliness and organization according to safe food handling; contributed to an overall yearly sales growth of 34% Show less

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  Blondery

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2024

  Under Founder & CEO Auzerais Bellamy, managing applications, logistics, and communication for vendor events; fostering relationships with partners and collaborators, including drafting pitches and proposals; pursuing new clients, partners, media contacts, and event opportunities; content creation, calendar management, and email correspondence; data entry and organizational tasks Assisted the Executive Pastry Chef for a luxury bakery specializing in blondies, cookies, and layer cakes; scaled, mixed, and baked according to recipes for large scale production; decorated and finished products to achieve a precise look; contributed creative input for seasonal offerings

  • Special Events & Public Relations Coordinator

    May 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Pastry Commis

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2023