Ainslee Coggins
The Mystic Cheese Company
Norwich ,CT
6
years of professional experience
Over ten years of customer service experience with great ability to adapt to new environments and desire to learn new trades. Strong passion for art and a deep love for the outdoors with an uncompromising and goal oriented work ethic.
Work History
Cheese Maker
1 Year 2 Months- Producing several European styled cheeses, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborating with team members to maintain a pristine work area, adhering to strict sanitary protocols.
- Achieving meeting production targets in a fast paced environment while staying focused on operational efficiency and product excellence.
- Assisting with the packaging and labeling of finished products for distribution.
- Contribution to various parts of the factory to support operational efficiency.
Food Service Worker
10 Months- Mixing dough using a 60qt planetary mixer, cutting, weighing, kneading, and storing dough balls to use for the next day.
- Rolling dough using a countertop dough roller, sheeting, using a dough docker, racking and cooling dough.
- Following a recipe for the special pizza of the day, prepping vegetables, cooking and prepping meats, and measuring ingredients.
- Maintained a sanitary and organized workspace at all times as well as adhering to companies policies and procedures related to food safety and sanitation.
- Responsible for cooking multiple pizzas at once, making sure to have three pizza selections at all times ,keeping an 11 rack warmer full for the pizza cutter/server.
- Following a daily clean up sheet to ensure all duties are completed.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with hands, wrists and arms, heavy lifting, and standing for extended periods of time.
- Assisted in inventory management, monitoring stock levels, and reporting discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
Porter
4 Months- Assisted guests with luggage and provided friendly, efficient service during check-in and check-out processes.
- Complied with housekeeping policies, environmental policies, biohazard cleanup, key security and chemical use procedure.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest areas, ensuring a welcoming environment for all visitors.
- Worked safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including wearing personal protective equipment.
- Immediately addressed unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns by reporting to upper management and turning in a maintenance service request.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, reporting shortages to management for prompt replenishment.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and customer service standards to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Communicated with coworkers and managers about completed duties.
Assistant Manager/ Cashier
1 Year 3 Months- Supported daily operations by coordinating team schedules and managing inventory levels.
- Responsible for opening the store and completing crucial morning tasks.
- Provided genuine and excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Learned and memorized the artisanal beer selection to help with customer decisions and boost sales.
- Customized hand drawn signs to enhance the store’s appearance.
- Oversaw multiple shipments throughout the week, and counted the products received.
- Monitored sales trends and provided insights to optimize product placement strategies.
- Performed daily tasks such as: dusting, facing product, rotating perishable goods, restocking, sweeping, mopping, and completing an inventory checklist.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality control and assurance
Sanitation protocols
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking
Effective communication
Cleaning procedures
Safety procedures
Task prioritization
Professionalism
Physical stamina
Adaptability
Strengths
- Attentive
- Reliable
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Cheese Maker
The Mystic Cheese Company
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
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08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
Porter
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06.2023 - 10.2023Read More
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02.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Killingly High
High School Diploma
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