Carey Knauer
Roscoe,IL
Summary
Accomplished Head Cook at Kinnikinnick #131, adept in meal and food preparation, showcasing exceptional attention to detail and team leadership. Elevated kitchen standards, surpassing health inspections and mentoring staff to enhance performance. Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills, ensuring high-quality, allergen-aware meal options.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Kinnikinnick #131
08.2022 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation of dishes.
- Adhered to strict dietary restrictions when creating customized meal options for guests with allergies or preferences.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness, surpassing local health inspections.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Membership Supervisor
YMCA of Roscoe
07.2015 - 10.2021
- Staff,Scheduling, Money Drawer, Meetings Greet members, Register Customers in classes and programs, answer phone, computer work, make copies, deposits, printer/copier
Administrative Assistant
Harlem Community Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Assistant Cook
Kinnikinnick 131
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Follow state and regulatory mandates regarding food delivery
- Time Management skills with two lunch periods
- Organizational skills getting children through lunch periods timely
- Multiple lunch periods
- Prepare lunch
- Cut and serve food
- Setup and clean up
- Start up at beginning of the year to prepare for student lunches
- Shut down at the end of the school year
Data Entry Specialist
LandStar
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Scanning
- Computer entry
- 10 key
- Opening all driver mail
- Entering driver mail
- Organize and enter driver tickets on the same business day as received
- Code time sheets using Landstar coding system
- Driver time log sheets
- Data entry of materials picked up and dropped off by drivers
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
- Verbal and written communication
- Food Safety
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food allergy understanding
- Food spoilage prevention
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Performance Improvement
- Inventory Oversight
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Quality Control
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Creative Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Food Handler Certification
- Prioritization and Organization
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Head Cook
Kinnikinnick #131
08.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Harlem Community Center
06.2016 - 03.2017
Membership Supervisor
YMCA of Roscoe
07.2015 - 10.2021
Assistant Cook
Kinnikinnick 131
08.2012 - 06.2015
Data Entry Specialist
LandStar
01.2011 - 12.2012
Associate Of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Elgin Community College
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