KC Gray

941 W Red Oaks Drive

Murray, Utah 84123
Cell: 801-879-3523
k.c.gray01@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Utah
August 2012-May 2015
Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Johnson & Wales University

2011
Associate of Science, Culinary Arts

Murray High School

2009
High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE
Banquet Cook, Chartwells
Salt lake City, Utah
Sept 2013-Jan 2014

Worked under sous chefs to prepare food for banquets ranging from 20-1000 guests.

Followed prep sheets for daily tasks.

Took directs orders from sous chef and executive chef to maximize product quality and ensure effective task
management.

Worked with banquet team to handle events that were off and on site.

Assessed food waste and evaluated resources to work within food costs.

Front Desk Assistant, Heritage Center

Salt Lake City, Utah
Jan 2013-August 2013

Assisted students with upper campus navigation of the University of Utah, checked out recreational
equipment, and helped resolve housing and resident issues.

Checked residents in and out of residential halls.

Received, organized and forwarded residents mail.

Sold parking tickets and managed cash register for daily cash transactions.

Escalated resident and housing issues to the proper resources when necessary.

Banquet Cook, Red Lion Hotel

Salt Lake City, Utah
Nov. 2012- Sept. 2013

Followed Banquet Orders (BO) for the week and organized prep accordingly. The BO listed the date, time,
menu, plating style, and number of attendants.

Designed order list, organized firing times, and set up a prep schedule.

Maintained regular communication with front of house staff to determine food plating strategy.

Organized menus for events ranging from 20-300 guests.

Resident Assistant, University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
2012-2013

Worked for Assistant Residential Education Coordinator responsible for ensuring a comfortable and
welcoming community for student residents.

Organized activities, enforced college policies and procedures through supervisory rounds, and provided
resident conflict resolution and management.

Intern, Fuel Caf

Denver, Colorado
Fall 2011

Assisted line cooks in preparing seasonal meals for Fuel Cafe restaurant.

Followed an array of instructions given by the owner including following proper sanitation cleanup
guidelines, using precise food preparation methods, and shadowing the team in order to determine where
help was most required.

Resident Assistant, Johnson & Wales University

Denver, Colorado
2010-2011

Responsible for ensuring a comfortable and welcoming community for student residents by organizing
activities every trimester, as well as enforcing college policies and procedures.

Managed student activity budget to purchase supplies for programming and seasonal decorations.

Developed community programming with other Resident Advisor to create a diverse and all-encompassing
environment.

Worked to build an inclusive community with a focus on social justice and outreach.

Storeroom Assistant Work Study, Johnson & Wales University

Denver, Colorado
2009-2010

Received and organized purchase order shipments from food purveyors.

Rotated stock to adhere to FIFO policies and procedures.

Cleaned and maintained storeroom on a daily basis.

Ordered and provisioned culinary classrooms with requested ingredients for daily curriculum.

Managed special orders requested by students and faculty members.

Performed routine maintenance on culinary equipment throughout the campus to ensure operating
efficiency.

Sweeper, Granite School District

Taylorsville, Utah
2005-2007

Maintained school grounds.

Followed cleaning procedures as outlined by the head janitor of the school.

Swept & vacuumed floors, cleaned desks, & sterilized bathrooms to foster a sanitary and presentable
environment.

SKILLS, AWARDS, AND CLUBS

Recipient of the 2009 Sysco ProStart Scholarship.

Founder and President of the Johnson & Wales University After Dinner Society.
Best Food Handling Award at the ProStart Invitational 2008-2009.