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Brittany Schminke

Waterloo,IA

Summary

People-oriented Shift Leader successful at executing new initiatives. Committed to creating workplace culture consistent with organization's mission and values. Continuously evaluates operations for safety concerns and implements strategies to reach targets. Attentive shift leader with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and monitoring team members. Focused and skilled in employee oversight, mentoring and process improvement. Manages team with proactive approach and conscientious attention to day-to-day needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook Shift Leader

Carlos O'Kelly's
Cedar Falls, Iowa
09.2017 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
  • Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.

Line Worker

Bertch Cabinets
Jesup, IA
10.2013 - 05.2017
  • Monitored production line for any defects or malfunctions, and reported to supervisor when necessary.
  • Inspected finished products for accuracy and completeness prior to packaging.
  • Performed quality control checks to ensure product specifications were met.
  • Identified defective products, removed them from the production line, and documented details of defect.
  • Loaded materials onto conveyor belt to be transported down the assembly line.
  • Ensured proper operation of machines by performing routine maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or changing filters.
  • Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Class - Pharmacy Technician

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
04-2018

High School Diploma -

East High School
Waterloo, IA
05-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA

Skills

  • Role Modeling
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Issue Resolution
  • Quality Inspections
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Supervision
  • Assigning Work
  • Positive Attitude
  • Team motivation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Staff Training and Development

Affiliations

Highly involved in my Church from outreaches to youth group and kids ministry.

Timeline

Line Cook Shift Leader

Carlos O'Kelly's
09.2017 - Current

Line Worker

Bertch Cabinets
10.2013 - 05.2017

Pharmacy Technician Class - Pharmacy Technician

Hawkeye Community College

High School Diploma -

East High School

Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts and General Studies

Hawkeye Community College

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