cook
Open To Work
Debra Tackett
Willows at Willard
Willard,Ohio
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
CookFood Service Supervisor
Work Type
Part Time
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated Food Service Supervisor with a focus on customer satisfaction, food preparation, and staff training. Proven ability to implement cost-control measures and enhance operational efficiency.
I retired from Food Service Manager in 2024. Then came back as a cook to help out in 2025. Looking for less hours because I am raising a high schooler and need more time at would love working in schools,
Work History
Cook
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals following standardized recipes.
- Assisted in menu planning to ensure variety and nutritional balance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
Food Service Supervisor
24 Years 2 Months- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and customer service standards to enhance dining experience.
- Implemented cost-control measures, reducing waste and optimizing resource utilization in food service.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Coordinated scheduling for team members, ensuring adequate staffing for peak service times.
- Developed training materials for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among staff.
- Led initiatives to improve menu offerings based on resident feedback and dietary needs, enhancing satisfaction rates.
- Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for operational improvements and increased efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Enhanced overall dining experience by attentively addressing customer concerns or complaints, taking appropriate actions to rectify issues and prevent future occurrences.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Streamlined order processing and improved overall service flow with effective communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
- Promoted a positive work culture that encouraged teamwork resulting in an uptick in employee retention rates.
- Improved efficiency of kitchen operations by reorganizing workstations for optimal productivity during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations, maintaining a consistently clean and safe kitchen environment for staff and customers alike.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Administration And Management
Skills
Cooking
Culinary techniques
Kitchen cleanliness
Food safety
Menu planning
Cleaning and organization
Multitasking
Customer service
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Willows at Willard
06.2002 - CurrentRead More
Cook
Willows at Willard
2025 - CurrentRead More
North Central State College
Associate of Applied Science from Hospitality Administration And Management
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