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Courtney Ricketts

Kyle

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Root Cellar Catering, excelling in food preparation and team collaboration. Proven ability to maintain high food safety standards while supervising staff and ensuring timely delivery of quality dishes. Skilled in recipe preparation and organization, consistently enhancing kitchen efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prep Cook/Event Cook/Dishwasher

Root Cellar Catering
Kyle
04.2024 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
  • Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
  • Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Supervised staff in the preparation of all dishes for catering events, ensuring accuracy and quality.
  • Coordinated delivery of food supplies to event venues on time according to schedule.
  • Organized storage areas for food items purchased for catering services in accordance with health standards.

Restaurant Hostess

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Kyle
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
  • Directed customers to bar area in high-traffic times to increase drink sales.
  • Completed closing duties by emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
San Marcos
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Offered suggestions for ways to improve or optimize the warehousing process.
  • Reduced project completion time by multitasking duties while using heavy equipment.
  • Scanned container labels to verify contents and determine target destination using RF scanners.
  • Palletized products for storage and shipping, paying special attention to box organization and weight distribution.
  • Lifted materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jack C. Hays High School
Buda, TX
05-2021

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Food preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Plating and presentation
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Recipe preparation

Certification

  • CPR/ AED/ Firt Aid: August 2024- August 2026
  • Food Handlers: June 2025- June 2027

Timeline

Prep Cook/Event Cook/Dishwasher

Root Cellar Catering
04.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
07.2023 - 09.2023

Warehouse Associate

Amazon
09.2021 - 06.2023

High School Diploma -

Jack C. Hays High School