Candace Belle
Brooklyn
Summary
Dedicated Prep Cook with expertise in food safety, inventory management, and staff supervision. Proven ability to optimize kitchen workflows and train new employees to enhance team performance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Sodexo Food Service
Queens
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily food prep schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Trained new employees on food safety and preparation techniques.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to meet menu demands.
Cook
Mac Shack
Brooklyn
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items to meet high-volume demand.
- Maintained rigorous food safety and sanitation standards to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu changes.
- Managed inventory by ordering supplies and tracking usage for effective resource allocation.
Mail Processing Clerk
USPS
Brooklyn
04.2013 - 09.2023
- Sorted incoming mail by size, shape, and destination for efficient processing.
- Operated automated sorting machines to streamline mail distribution tasks.
- Inspected outgoing mail for accuracy and compliance with postal regulations.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment for smooth operations.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
Manhattan
07.1996 - 08.1996
- Guided customers in locating merchandise and provided detailed product information to enhance their shopping experience.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize sales floor operations and improve customer service.
- Enhanced store presentation by organizing attractive displays and restocking shelves to ensure product availability.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School of Health Professions & Human Services
Manhattan, NY06-1998
Skills
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Inventory management
- Kitchen workflow
- Workstation setup
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Food plating
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
Timeline
Prep Cook
Sodexo Food Service
01.2025 - Current
Cook
Mac Shack
01.2024 - 11.2024
Mail Processing Clerk
USPS
04.2013 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
07.1996 - 08.1996
High School Diploma -
High School of Health Professions & Human Services