Lilli Nickels
Vista
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Manager with expertise in food safety compliance and team collaboration. Proven ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently while fostering a positive work environment. Previous employment in personal family business, consisting of constructing beehives, proper transfer of product to storage, and clean up responsibilities.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Mendocino Farms
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and menu items, enhancing team efficiency and performance. As well as fostering a positive environment of teamwork and collaboration with the kitchen staff.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through accurate ordering and effective stock rotation practices.
- Developed weekly staff schedules to optimize labor costs while maintaining service quality during peak hours.
- Informed kitchen staff of food preparation duties and change over tasks following up with cooks to verify proper production and transitioning of morning to shift to night shift.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
General Worker
San Luis Apiaries
2019 - 06.2021
- Operated honey extraction machinery to ensure product quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in hive maintenance, contributing to healthy bee populations and optimal honey production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista
Vista, CANo Degree - Undecided
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CANo Degree - Landscape Architecture
Mira Costa Community College
Oceanside, CAHigh School Diploma -
Vista Visions Academy
Vista, CA06-2021
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Transferrable skills
- Performed and implemented safety procedures
- Ensured an uplifting environment through supporting team members
- Consistently dedicated and motivated to provide the best production necessary
- Completed math courses such as algebra 1, pre-calc, and college algebra
- Able to lift objects 50 pounds
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Mendocino Farms
08.2022 - Current
General Worker
San Luis Apiaries
2019 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista
No Degree - Undecided
San Francisco State University
No Degree - Landscape Architecture
Mira Costa Community College
High School Diploma -
Vista Visions Academy