Barbara Radoicic
Oak Lawn,IL
Summary
Proactive Head Cook with extensive experience in kitchen management, menu planning, and overseeing the budget. Ensuring high food quality standards, efficient inventory oversight, and strong vendor relations. Known for excellent communication, food safety expertise, and commitment to continual improvement. Works well with others and willing to help where needed. Answer emails and order supplies for customers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Purchasing Clerk
Data Source Ink
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured accuracy of purchase orders, minimizing errors and delays in deliveries.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
Head Cook
Penny Lane School
07.2003 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Make menus for each month, also specialty food for kids with allergies.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Established strong vendor relationships resulting in reliable deliveries of top-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on current trends in cuisine and restaurant management practices.
- Managed kitchen budget effectively, keeping costs within targets while still delivering high-quality dishes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen, introducing pre-prep system that sped up meal preparation times.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Office Worker
American Office Equipment
03.1999 - 06.2002
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information through diligent documentation and data entry efforts.
- Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records.
- Compiled, verified accuracy, and sorted information to prepare source data for computer entry.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
Berwyn, IL06-1978
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Verbal and written communication
- Food Storage
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food Safety
- Food allergy understanding
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Recipes and menu planning
- Nutrition Knowledge
- Inventory Oversight
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Replenishment
- Budgeting and cost control
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification - Oct 2022 (5yr certificate)
- CPR/AED Certification - Aug 2024 (2yr certificate)
Timeline
Purchasing Clerk
Data Source Ink
10.2023 - Current
Head Cook
Penny Lane School
07.2003 - Current
Office Worker
American Office Equipment
03.1999 - 06.2002
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification - Oct 2022 (5yr certificate)
- CPR/AED Certification - Aug 2024 (2yr certificate)
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
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