Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Hayden’s Bainbridge Tap, excelling in inventory control and guest services. Recognized for mentoring staff and enhancing team collaboration, while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Skilled in cash register operations, consistently achieving high standards in food quality and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Hayden’s Bainbridge Tap
Bainbridge, IN
09.2022 - Current
Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
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.
Lead Key Holder
Dollar General Store
Roachdale, IN
10.2024 - 04.2025
Ensured customer satisfaction through exceptional service.
Enhanced store sales by implementing effective merchandising strategies and engaging customers with product knowledge.
Handled escalated customer concerns with tactful diplomacy, often turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Maintained a clean, organized store environment by implementing regular cleaning schedules and following merchandising guidelines.
Contributed to team-building efforts by fostering positive relationships with coworkers and promoting a collaborative work environment.
Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge across various departments within the store, leading to improved upselling techniques among staff members.
Implemented visual merchandising changes according to corporate directives, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing shopping environment.
Supported loss prevention efforts by conducting regular audits, identifying potential risks, and reporting suspicious activities to management.
Assisted in training new key holders, ensuring they were well-versed in company policies and procedures.
Conducted routine safety inspections throughout the premises to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
Head Line Cook
Compass Food Group
Bainbridge, OH
08.2020 - 05.2022
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Sustained excellent communication among kitchen staff for efficient problem-solving and streamlined operations.
Cashier
Caseys General Stores
Roachdale, IN
10.2018 - 08.2020
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Order Picker
Ascena Retail
Greencastle, IN
10.2017 - 02.2018
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
Contributed to overall warehouse efficiency by assisting in other areas such as receiving, stocking, or shipping when required.
Exceeded company expectations for order fulfillment speed and accuracy, consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics.
Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy in fulfilling orders.
Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated versatility within the warehouse workforce by cross-training in multiple roles beyond order picking responsibilities.
Supported quality assurance initiatives by carefully inspecting products before packaging them for shipment.
Assisted in managing inventory levels, performing routine cycle counts, and reconciling discrepancies as needed.
Played a vital role in meeting critical deadlines for customers due to efficient processing of expedited orders.
Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Picked and packed order items.
Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Order Picker
Kohls Distribution Center
Plainfield, IN
11.2016 - 06.2017
Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
Optimized order fulfillment processes by regularly communicating with supervisors on any process improvements or issues encountered during daily tasks.
Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
Contributed to overall warehouse efficiency by assisting in other areas such as receiving, stocking, or shipping when required.
Exceeded company expectations for order fulfillment speed and accuracy, consistently meeting or surpassing performance metrics.
Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy in fulfilling orders.
Maintained a clean, safe work environment by complying with established safety procedures and guidelines.
Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
Ensured proper labeling and packaging of products, adhering to company standards and minimizing potential damages during transport.
Expedited urgent orders through prioritized picking strategies while maintaining accuracy standards.
Maintained strong working relationships with coworkers, contributing to a positive and supportive team environment within the warehouse.
Collaborated with team members to complete picking tasks quickly and efficiently.
Demonstrated versatility within the warehouse workforce by cross-training in multiple roles beyond order picking responsibilities.
Supported quality assurance initiatives by carefully inspecting products before packaging them for shipment.
Assisted in managing inventory levels, performing routine cycle counts, and reconciling discrepancies as needed.
Played a vital role in meeting critical deadlines for customers due to efficient processing of expedited orders.
Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
Increased productivity by operating various material handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks when necessary.
Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
Picked and packed order items.
Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.