Ashley Small
Waterbury,USA
Summary
Innovative Cook with 8 years of diverse restaurant experience. Manages kitchen supply inventory, trains crew members, and prioritizes orders to meet guest needs in high-volume environments. Superior record of organized and multiple skills with commitment to kitchen safety and patron satisfaction. As
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ark Governor’s House Rehabilitation Facility
Cook
Simsbury
07.2023 - Current
- Oversaw policy implementation, ensuring compliance with state regulations and promoting governance best practices.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and improve public services across diverse sectors.
- Directed budgetary planning and resource allocation, optimizing fiscal management for departmental projects.
- Facilitated collaboration among government agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations to support legislative goals.
Food Service Director
Bel Air- Manor
Newington, Connecticut
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Maximized team contributions through leadership, mentoring and engagement.
- Achieved vision and strategy for foodservice team by leading day-to-day operations.
- Prepared corporate reports for budgets, forecasts and profit and loss assessments.
- Controlled labor costs with good scheduling, delegation and team management abilities.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage shipments, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Supported quality objectives by verifying foods and team performance.
Courier
CVS Pharmacy
Bristol, CT
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered packages efficiently across designated routes, ensuring timely arrival and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, tracking shipments using electronic systems.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize delivery schedules and improve route efficiency.
- Inspected vehicles regularly for maintenance needs, promoting safety and reliability during operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely deliveries and professional communication with clients.
- Properly documented all specimens received using Software.
Cook
The Pines At Bristol Center For Health and Rehab
Bristol, Connecticut
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Memorized recipes and cooked meals to meet all required nutrition and portion specifications.
- Followed corporate recipes and standards to prepare consistent menu options.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Covered kitchen needs by cross-training in different positions and filling in for absent team members.
- Stored food in designated containers, rotated inventory to reduce spoilage, and noted purchasing needs for supervisor review.
Courier
Amazon
Newington, CT
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Trained new couriers on best practices in navigation and customer service protocols.
- Developed strategies to minimize delays, enhancing overall delivery performance and client trust.
- Analyzed route data to identify trends, contributing to improved operational procedures and cost savings.
- Led initiatives for process improvements that increased delivery speed while maintaining quality standards.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to navigate faster routes.
Manager
Burger King
Portland, CT
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
- Developed talent from within to build cohesive and successful leadership team.
- Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps.
- Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
- Demonstrated safety procedures and monitored compliance.
- Met financial targets by establishing budgets and controlling expenses.
- Coordinated efficient operations to effectively deliver [Type] service in line with quality standards and business objectives.
Manager
Friendly's
Waterbury, CT
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth.
- Supervised teams and provided clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies.
- Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps.
- Boosted revenue [Number% over [Timeframe] by reducing costs and improving marketing strategies.
- Coordinated efficient operations to effectively deliver [Type] service in line with quality standards and business objectives.
- Met financial targets by establishing budgets and controlling expenses.
Education
No Degree - Driving
NETTS
Massachusetts High School Diploma - undefined
Adult Education
Waterbury, CT06.2016
Skills
- ServSafe
- Food Preparation
- Food safety
- Cleaning & Organization
- Positive and professional
- Focused & Disciplined
- Strong communication
Timeline
Ark Governor’s House Rehabilitation Facility
Cook
07.2023 - Current
Courier
CVS Pharmacy
01.2022 - 01.2023
Food Service Director
Bel Air- Manor
01.2022 - 07.2023
Courier
Amazon
05.2020 - 08.2021
Cook
The Pines At Bristol Center For Health and Rehab
05.2017 - 01.2022
Manager
Burger King
11.2015 - 05.2017
Manager
Friendly's
02.2015 - 03.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Adult Education
No Degree - Driving
NETTS