Caressa ALLISON

• Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
• Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
• Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
• Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
• Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
• Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
• Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
• Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
• Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

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• Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
• Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
• Trimmed, washed and bundled produce.
• Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
• Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Kept department equipment in working order and advised general manager of equipment repair or replacement needs.
• Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
• Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.

• Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
• Ran markdown reports, managed store replenishment and analyzed buying reports.
• Established strong vendor relationships to maintain and support business.
• Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
• Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
• Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.

• Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
• Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
• Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
• Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

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• Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
• Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.