McKenzie R.

Duhaime
15 Cedar Street Ellington, CT 06029 | Cell: (860)-874-7441 | Email:
mckenzierduhaime@gmail.com

CAREER FOCUS:
Hard-working, ambitious, and dedicated second-year culinary student from the New
England Culinary Institute, looking to apply my education through a 6-month, 700hour internship where I can develop a career in the food and beverage industry.

SKILLS:

Culinary knowledge
Produce knowledge
Knowledge of food production &
preparation
Plating presentation skill
Basic knife skills
ServSafe Certified

Quick learner
Collaborative team member
Attention to detail
Energetic, Focused and
disciplined
Able to handle fast paced
environment
Works well under pressure

EDUCATION:
New England Culinary Institute, Montpelier, VT
2014 - Current
Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts

Oct

Ellington High School, Ellington, CT

Graduated
Jun 2014
High School Diploma
Catered to Ellington High Schools open house, parent teacher conference and
NCCC music festival
Awarded leadership in Culinary Arts Two, Awarded excellence in quality of food
production

WORK EXPERIENCE:
St Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
Culinary Intern
Apr 2015- Sept 2015
Made deli sandwiches to costumers order, prepped and cooked all parts of deli
station
Made handcrafted fresh pizzas
Prepped, cooked, made dressings and served on the salad bar
Prepped, cooked, and served on omelet station
Prepped, cooked, and worked at dinner service and involved in multiple
catering events
Responsible for meticulous cleaning of stations, organized and cleaned coolers
and freezers
Provided quality customer service
Geisslers Supermarket, Somers, CT
Bakery Clerk
Jan
2014 - Sept 2014
Decorated cakes to customers specific orders
Put frozen bread and pastries onto pans, packaged, priced and sliced breads
Took customers orders and provide quality customer service
Responsible for maintaining muffin cart and bread bins
Geisslers Supermarket, Somers CT
Produce Clerk
Jun 2013 Oct 2014
Responsible for meticulous stock and inventory check while maintaining
backroom and coolers
Prepared, cleaned, and took down salad bar, prepared fruit cups, fruit and
veggie platters, and fruit bowls.
Provided quality customer service
Ellington Public Services, Ellington CT
2nd and 6th Grade Tutor
Oct 2012 - Apr 2013
Responsible for helping students with their homework

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

NECI Student Council Member

2015
Worked on the line at NECI on Main, Student

Jan 2015- March

Jan 2015

CVHHHs Fashion Show, Montpelier, VT, Plating Volunteer

Max Downtown in Harford, CT, Kitchen Job Shadow
Culinary Competition Team
2014
Cooking Club Student Leader
2014
NECI Dual Enrollment Participant

Oct 2014
May 2014
Sept 2013 - May
Sept 2013 - May
Jun 2013 - Aug 2013