Industrious Food Preparer with 30 years of progressively responsible experience delivering first-class food and service to discerning customers. Well-versed at using multiple kitchen tools with speed and precision. People-oriented communicator and listener with seasoned success at understanding and flawlessly implementing directions and customer orders
Skills
Planning and execution
Purchasing and planning
Sound judgment
Active listening
Coordination
Education and Training
Kent Skills CenterGrand Rapids, MIExpected in – –Culinary Arts:Food - GPA:
Central High SchoolGrand Rapids, MIExpected in 06/1984 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
Kent Skills CenterGrand Rapids, MIExpected in 06/1984 – –Culinary Arts:Food Sciences And Technology - GPA:
Experience
Dean Health - Small Business Owner Dodgeville, WI, 01/2015 - Current
Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
Hired 2-3 employees for day-to-day work and oversaw training procedures.
Leveraged social media, including Facebook, to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment.
Owned and managed daily operations of Groceries business, including supervising employees and providing onsite training and continuing education to staff.
Checked supply against demand by overseeing all merchandising decisions, replenishment and inventory management.
Monitored inventory levels on daily basis and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Directed all day-to-day operations of Grocery store facility to provide safe and enjoyable guest experience.
Oversaw 2-3 staff by training and mentoring.
C&S Family Of Companies - Caterer Pittsfield, MA, 01/1991 - Current
Accurately estimated amount of food to prepare for events.
Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
Discussed menu options, venue locations and event budget with clients to provide accurate service, food and beverage quotes.
Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
Monitored and counted food stock and supplies to reorder on time.
Served plated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d'oeuvres for parties.
Verified safe and appropriate food temperatures and sanitary conditions of banquet and foodservice areas.
Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
Utilized kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Supervised kitchen staff of 2-5 individuals, delivering on-the-fly training and mentoring to improve skills.
Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, verifying proper functionality.
Managed kitchen staff team of 2-5 and assigned various stages of food production.
Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
American Red Cross - Grocery Store Stocker Statewide, CA, 05/2013 - 12/2014
Scanned product cases and shelves to locate expired stock, discarding spoiled and outdated items.
Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers or bins.
Organized stockroom by keeping products in correct locations to maintain accurate inventory counts.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
Stocked and rotated products, supplies and paper goods to optimize freshness.
Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
Restocked shelves with current merchandise in attractive displays to promote sales.
Blocked and faced all products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Gordon Food Service - Warehouse Assistant City, STATE, 08/1985 - 04/2013
Operated forklift and other equipment to move pallets around between warehouse locations and transport trucks.
Conducted timely and accurate inventory counts to maintain current supply records and facilitate smooth ordering.
Unloaded incoming products off trucks, sorted items in staging area and transported items to final storage locations.
Inspected and moved products to designated areas in warehouse.
Identified defective, incorrect or missing merchandise and promptly reported to supervisor.
Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels and executing shipment documents to facilitate delivery to proper customers.
Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis to transport items to proper warehouse locations.
Adhered to all local state and federal vehicular regulations while driving.
Consulted item numbers and storage locations to stock warehouse quickly and efficiently.
Protected team members from injury by properly maintaining and storing equipment, tools and supplies.
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