Brenda Harris
Chicago,IL
Summary
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Whitsons Culinary Group
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing waste.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing team skills and operational knowledge.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, fostering professional growth among kitchen staff members.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align kitchen goals with organizational objectives, driving overall success.
Food Service Supervisor
Parklawn Center
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for food preparation and customer service.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Developed training materials to improve team performance and ensure consistency in service quality.
Lead
Aldi Foods
06.2006 - 07.2015
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Supervised cashier team, ensuring efficient operations and exceptional customer service.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
- Monitored cash drawer accuracy, minimizing discrepancies through meticulous oversight.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balances through regular audits.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring stock availability for sales demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curie
Chicago, IL06.2003
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Inventory control
- Staff training development
- Performance evaluation
- Customer service excellence
- Cash handling
Certification
Serv Safe Manger Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Whitsons Culinary Group
08.2020 - Current
Food Service Supervisor
Parklawn Center
07.2015 - 01.2021
Lead
Aldi Foods
06.2006 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Curie