Darla French
Cortez,CO
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Detentions Cook
Montezuma County Sheriff's Office
Cortez, CO
03.2010 - Current
- Supervised and managed the kitchen staff in preparing, cooking, and presenting food.
- Ensured adherence to recipes, safety practices, and sanitation standards in the kitchen by creating new dishes as guest requests to exceed their expectations.
- Monitored food quality control and safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new cooks on proper preparation techniques, recipes, and presentation of dishes.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all food items received and used in the kitchen.
- Developed menus in accordance with budget guidelines.
- Provided guidance to employees regarding job duties and performance.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environment.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Supervised team of 4 employees in maintaining productivity.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Teller
First National Bank-Cortez
Cortez, CO
10.2005 - 03.2010
- Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
- Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
- Tracked, recorded, reported, and stored information related to transactions, bank supplies, and customers, ensuring all information is accurate and complete.
- Researched discrepancies between actual cash amounts and reconciled transactions for accuracy.
- Served customers by managing documents, information, and financial transactions in an organized, efficient, and secure manner.
- Provided a high level of customer service, offering answers and assistance with a smile.
- Performed daily reconciliation of teller drawer within established limits.
- Maintained confidentiality of all customer records and information.
- Handled large volumes of currency quickly and accurately.
- Adhered strictly to all security procedures related to handling money at the teller window.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
- Performed transactional, operational, and customer support tasks.
- Delivered exceptional service to customers in person or over telephone.
- Entered customer transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
- Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel and trained employees on cash drawer operation.
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
- Verified amounts and integrity of every check or funds transfer.
- Composed, typed and mailed statements and correspondence related to discrepancies and outstanding unpaid debts.
Teller
Mancos Valley Bank
Mancos, CO
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Received and processed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, loan payments and other banking services.
- Verified customers' identification to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Balanced cash drawers on a daily basis.
- Provided exceptional customer service while accurately processing routine transactions.
- Assisted customers in opening new accounts and completing required paperwork.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding bank products and services.
- Researched discrepancies between actual cash amounts and records of transactions for accuracy.
- Performed daily reconciliation of teller drawer within established limits.
- Maintained confidentiality of all customer records and information according to company policies.
- Entered customer transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
- Ordered checks, placed stop payment orders and conducted additional special services for customers.
- Directed specific questions to appropriate branch personnel.
- Trained employees on cash drawer operation.
- Offered every customer exceptional service levels by remaining friendly and professional during every transaction.
- Balanced daily cash deposits and vault inventory with zero error rate.
- Received mortgage and other loan payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.
- Prepared official checks for customer and internal bank needs.
Timeline
Detentions Cook
Montezuma County Sheriff's Office
03.2010 - Current
Teller
First National Bank-Cortez
10.2005 - 03.2010
Teller
Mancos Valley Bank
08.2002 - 06.2005