Debra Nelson
Westminster,MA
Summary
Dedicated kitchen professional with expertise in time management and quality assurance. Demonstrated success in maintaining organized workstations and adhering to cleanliness standards in fast-paced environments. Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Strong commitment to health codes and customer satisfaction. Although I have been retired for sometime my true enjoyment has always been with interacting with students, customers and other people I have encountered.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Applewild School
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
09.2005 - 06.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes for student meals.
- Prepared ingredients for daily meals according to menu specifications.
Convenience Store Clerk
Depot General Store
Westminster , MA
03.2002 - 09.2003
- Operated cash register and processed transactions efficiently.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise for optimal visibility.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Bernards High School
Fitchburg, MA06-1978
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Meal preparation and assembly
- Equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory management and supply restocking
- Standard operating procedures adherence
- Time management skills
- Quality assurance practices
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving abilities
- Allergy awareness and management
- Cleaning and sanitizing techniques
- Health code compliance knowledge
- Knife handling expertise
- Dish garnishing techniques
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Applewild School
09.2005 - 06.2019
Convenience Store Clerk
Depot General Store
03.2002 - 09.2003
High School Diploma -
St Bernards High School