Andrea Hollingsworth
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
MAST High School
Highlands, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Assisted with developing and implementing marketing strategies to improve sales and profitability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
Cook Shift Leader
Maschio's Food Services
Edison, NJ
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Cook/Shift Supervisor
tom river correction
Toms River, NJ
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Head Night Cook
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
Freehold, NJ
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Assigned duties to kitchen staff members based on their skill sets and abilities.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations for safe food storage, handling, preparation, and serving practices.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Professional Business College
New York, NYSkills
- Cost Reduction
- Employee Scheduling
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Sales Monitoring
- Care Plan Assessment
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- NJ Driver's License
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Food Handler licenses
- Home Health Aide
Timeline
Assistant Manager
MAST High School
09.2023 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Maschio's Food Services
09.2021 - 07.2023
Head Night Cook
Allaire Rehab And Nursing
10.2020 - 07.2021
Cook/Shift Supervisor
tom river correction
07.2018 - 09.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Professional Business College