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Ashleigh Sherman

Dayton,OH

Summary

Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Committed Chef with 13 years of experience creating batches of ingredients for speedy assembly of menu items. Talented at preparing quantities of ingredients necessary for estimated number of customers. Independent team member makes decisions without supervision and works well with coworkers. Hardworking and enthusiastic Chef trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Seasoned professional offering 13 years of experience in food service. Demonstrated proficiency in preparing and serving appetizing and delicious food compliant with predefined portion control procedures. Well-versed with protocols for safe and sanitary preparation of food items. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated cooking professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Hot Prep Cook

Texas Roadhouse
Troy, OH
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.

Food Service Assistant

AVI Food Systems
Piqua, OH
01.2019 - Current
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
  • Monitored food preparation and offered feedback on portion size and presentation.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Supported restaurant closing, restocking items and reporting shortages.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries from diverse suppliers, maintaining lists to minimize errors.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Initiated, planned and executed process improvements to optimize food inventory levels.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.

Management Trainee

Cracker Barrel Old County Store
Dayton, OH
08.2012 - 09.2021
  • Explained services and products to customers in friendly and engaging way.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues and conflicts.
  • Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of manager.
  • Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development and process improvement strategies.
  • Monitored employee performance and enacted improvement plans, coordinated disciplinary actions or provided rewards.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Created internal control of day-to-day transactions and punctually opened and closed business.
  • Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.
  • Managed and mentored team of 45 employees.
  • Conferred with customers each day to maintain current understanding of needs and preferences, resolve issues and promote brand loyalty.
  • Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.

Education

GED -

Piqua High School
Piqua, OH
08.2013

Skills

  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Menu memorization
  • Food inspection
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Time management
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Ambitious
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Kitchen organization
  • Performance improvement
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Hot Prep Cook

Texas Roadhouse
10.2021 - Current

Food Service Assistant

AVI Food Systems
01.2019 - Current

Management Trainee

Cracker Barrel Old County Store
08.2012 - 09.2021

GED -

Piqua High School
Ashleigh Sherman