Christy Burns
Poteau,OK
Summary
Skilled lead cook with background in managing kitchen operations, crafting unique menu items, and ensuring food safety standards. Strengths include multitasking, team leadership, culinary creativity, and time management. Have made significant contributions to previous workplaces by streamlining processes for efficiency and maintaining high customer satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of quality meals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Harps Foods
Poteau, Oklahoma
01.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked meals following established recipes and safety standards.
- Managed kitchen operations during peak hours to ensure timely service.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment use.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and food storage.
- Collaborated with team members to develop daily menu specials and presentations.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
Cook
Boomerang Diner
Poteau, Oklahoma
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in food plating and presentation for customer service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers efficiently.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines while handling food products.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Private Caregiver
Esther and Mondell Wagner
Waldron, AR
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored clients' health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
Store Manager
Circle S Food Mart
Scranton, AR
02.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised staff on sales techniques and store policies.
- Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and organization.
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Arkansas Tech University
Ozark, AR05-2002
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Meal preparation techniques
- Kitchen management strategies
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Leadership
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Affiliations
- I am a Christian mother of two who now have children of their own. I enjoy nature and the outdoors where I like to camp, kayak, and swim with my two dogs. I have had a wonderful partner for the past 10 years who likes to travel and explore different parks, monuments, and landmarks. I like to read and watch documentaries, cooking shows, and true crime.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Cook
Harps Foods
01.2025 - Current
Cook
Boomerang Diner
06.2023 - 12.2023
Private Caregiver
Esther and Mondell Wagner
05.2020 - 04.2023
Store Manager
Circle S Food Mart
02.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Arkansas Tech University
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