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Caryn Pitsenbarger

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Proven leader in high-pressure environments, adept at multitasking and organization, with a track record of enhancing food safety and reducing waste at Corks, Cooks, and Books. Skilled in kitchen equipment maintenance, consistently achieving high health inspection scores. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and compassionate service, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Corks, Cooks, and Books
11.2021 - 04.2024
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Designed all Charcuterie boards for catering and restaurant, assisted with teaching classes.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling.
  • Conducted regular training sessions on food safety and allergen awareness, enhancing staff knowledge and customer trust.
  • Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.

Homemaker

Home Schooled
09.2002 - 11.2021
  • Volunteered to work phone lines for Covid 19 vaccination. Volunteered for Rock Hill School District Three. Homeschooled one child for two years. Chaperoned field trips, assisted with classroom parties, collected and counted money for fundraisers, classroom parent.

Emergency Medical Technician

Upstate Urology
10.1999 - 07.2002
  • Recorded vital signs and patient history; performed catheterization and urinalysis, administered patient medication and injections, assisted doctor with all medical procedures and minor surgeries, updated and maintained patient files; performed clerical duties such as answering phones, making appointments, patient referrals; in charge of all patient education for wound care and self catheterization; sterilized all medical equipment, ordered medical supplies and stocked rooms.

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency One, Inc.
03.1996 - 10.1999
  • Performed duties including drug screenings; administration of tetanus shots; delivered First Aid to Worker's Compensation patients; also maintaining follow-up appointments and compensation claim tracking; assisted Worker's Compensation doctor with patient triage; lead four safety teams; medical advisor for minor injuries; responsible for employee safety training and orientation; completed multiple National Safety Council courses (stress management and fall prevention); in charge of accident investigation; compiled drug screening logs and informed employees of negative results; ordered medical supplies and maintained records.

Education

Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Nursing

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
05.1995

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Corks, Cooks, and Books
11.2021 - 04.2024

Homemaker

Home Schooled
09.2002 - 11.2021

Emergency Medical Technician

Upstate Urology
10.1999 - 07.2002

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency One, Inc.
03.1996 - 10.1999

Emergency Medical Technician - Pre-Nursing

College of Central Florida

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