Danielle Baker
Ashland ,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at The Good Shepherd, excelling in high-volume food preparation and customer service. Skilled in cooking, sanitation, and efficiently managing kitchen operations. Demonstrated ability to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce food waste, ensuring compliance with health standards. Adept at fostering positive guest experiences and training staff, showcasing strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Good Shepherd
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Sales Associate
Walmart
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Utilized CRM tools to track customer interactions and sales, enhancing effectiveness of follow-up communications.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Quality Food Inspector
Lake Erie Frozen Foods
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintained quality inspection records database.
- Created maintenance work orders related to general facility upkeep.
- Provided line workers and production supervisors with advisories on quality deficiencies and updated policies.
- Promoted consumer confidence in the local food supply through rigorous inspection processes that verified compliance with federal standards.
- Ensured accurate labeling of packaged foods through meticulous inspection, leading to better consumer awareness and informed choices.
Crew Member
McDonald's
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2013 - 04.2019
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
Education
Ashland Senior High School
Ashland OH2003
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food Waste Reduction
- Portion Control
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Dietary restriction support
- High volume production capability
Languages
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Cook
The Good Shepherd
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
02.2021 - 09.2021
Quality Food Inspector
Lake Erie Frozen Foods
08.2019 - 02.2021
Crew Member
McDonald's
02.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2013 - 04.2019
Ashland Senior High School
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