Christi Burke
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused professional with success and delivered unbiased perspective to solve disputes. Seasoned Kitchen Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing and coordinating all operations in busy kitchen environments. Strengths include strong leadership, maintaining high standards of food quality, and effectively managing staff to ensure smooth operations. Successfully improved operational efficiency in previous roles by implementing streamlined processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Geo Group
Florence, Arizona
07.2024 - Current
- Manages all dietary services for the facility, including operational planning and management of kitchen, service line and dining area staff.
- Manages budget in compliance with facility, corporate and client agency directives, manages the daily operation of the facility.
- Reviews menus and supervises the handling, preparation, and storage of food, maintenance of equipment, records, and sanitation.
- Develops and maintains food services policies and procedures in accordance with professional standards and the guidelines established for the facility by the company.
- Manages the work of other employees by assigning and inspecting the work performed.
- Supervises includes selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training/development, promotion, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
Training Coordinator/Programs Facilitator
CoreCivic
Eloy, Arizona
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Supported onboarding of new employees by hosting orientation sessions.
- Administered course content, schedules and attendance utilizing learning management system (LMS).
- Created training schedules to meet hiring demands.
- Checked tracking systems for student and instructor leaves, attendance scores and overall performance.
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available prior to a session commencing.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Ensured compliance with industry-specific training requirements and certifications.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and management to communicate training needs and outcomes.
- Used role-playing, lectures, and simulations to present information in variety of instructional techniques and formats.
- Maintained accurate records of all trainings conducted.
- Organized and scheduled on-site and off-site trainings for staff members.
- Utilized learning management systems (LMS) to administer online training and track employee progress.
- Evaluated employee performance before, during, and after training sessions.
- Scheduled classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment or instructors.
- Monitored participants' progress during the training session.
- Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct training.
- Provided ongoing support to staff throughout the entire training process.
- Managed training calendars to inform participants of upcoming training session topics and dates.
- Participated in and attended meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
Office Manager
Monson’s KFC Enterprises
Casa Grande, Arizona
01.2002 - 01.2017
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive policy manuals, procedures, and guidelines.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable to ensure balanced budgets.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Education
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande Union High School
Casa Grande, AZ06-1990
Skills
- Employee Training
- Staff supervision
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaborator
- Excellent time management skills
- Conflict Management
- Public Speaking
- Staff training and development
Certification
- HeartSavers- Certified BLS/CPR Instructor, 06/01/21
- Arizona Department of Public Safety- Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, 04/01/22
- Food Handlers Card, 04/01/22
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Geo Group
07.2024 - Current
Training Coordinator/Programs Facilitator
CoreCivic
01.2018 - 07.2024
Office Manager
Monson’s KFC Enterprises
01.2002 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Casa Grande Union High School
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