Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Villa Adams
09.2020 - 12.2022
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
Entrepreneur
10.2013 - 08.2020
Determined business plan, mission statement, and vision.
Launched new product lines successfully through comprehensive planning, strategy and research.
Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
Identified target customer segments through in-depth research, building tactical marketing strategies.
Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Administrative Assistant
Government
11.2011 - 01.2015
Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
Prepared drafts of forms, letters and agreements for legal staff use.