Carrie Vaughan
Springfield,MO
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Have extensive and versatile experience across all aspects of culinary department.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bethesda Senior Living
Springfield, MO
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Assisted in serving meals to customers as needed.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Regularly take on additional shifts to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Mentored new hires on company procedures, policies and essential job knowledge.
Prep Cook
The Cambridge Senior Living
Springfield, Missouri
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
Manager
Burger King
Springfield, MO
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Supervised stock levels of kitchen ingredients ensuring freshness of food served.
- Maintained accurate financial records, such as sales receipts and invoices.
- Scheduled shifts for staff members based on weekly forecasts.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2016
Skills
- Recipe modification
- Advanced knife skills
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Kitchen operations
Timeline
Chef
Bethesda Senior Living
03.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
The Cambridge Senior Living
11.2018 - 03.2021
Manager
Burger King
01.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Poplar Bluff High School