Amanda Riddle
Henryetta
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager with expertise in inventory management and team building, honed at Mesquite ISD. Successfully optimized food costs and minimized waste, enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to mentor staff and foster collaboration, ensuring compliance with health standards. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Henryetta One Stop shop
Henryetta, OK
04.2022 - 06.2026
- Made weekly schedule.
- Did multiple orders weekly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays for optimal product visibility.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems, ensuring accurate cash handling.
- Collaborated with team members to restock merchandise and manage inventory levels effectively.
Kitchen Manager
Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing food costs and minimizing waste.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, enhancing team efficiency and skills development.
- Developed and implemented menu changes based on seasonal ingredients and nutritional guidelines.
- Established standard operating procedures to streamline food preparation processes and improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with district nutritionists to design balanced meal plans for diverse student populations.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Kitchen Manager
Frisco Independent School District
Frisco, TX
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Conducted regular quality assurance checks to maintain high culinary standards across all meals served.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TxHigh School Diploma -
Winfree Academy
Lewisville, TX05.2004
Skills
- Customer service
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Following instructions
- Cash handling
- Cleaning
- Workplace safety
- Organizing work stations
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
Certification
Have a current liquor license for the state of Oklahoma.
Timeline
Team Member
Henryetta One Stop shop
04.2022 - 06.2026
Kitchen Manager
Mesquite ISD
08.2016 - 07.2021
Kitchen Manager
Frisco Independent School District
08.2006 - 07.2012
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Dallas
High School Diploma -
Winfree Academy