Diane Wilcher
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Dedicated Food Service Worker skilled in meal preparation, sanitation practices, and customer service. Committed to maintaining high food safety standards and ensuring a positive dining experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Independent School District 196
Eagan, Minnesota
09.2001 - 01.2026
- Prepared and served nutritious meals for students and staff each day.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to support efficient service.
- Supported inventory tracking for food supplies and equipment.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Executed diverse tasks related to food service, including preparation and serving.
- Thoroughly cleaned kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils to maintain hygiene standards.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Acquired new skills to support the team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Monitored and tracked inventory levels of food items to ensure availability during meal services.
- Properly store all leftover food items after each shift.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Skillfully prepared a variety of beverages, including coffee, tea, and soda, for customers.
- Coordinated supplier deliveries to ensure consistent access to fresh ingredients.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Education
GED -
G E D
Madison, WI03-1990
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Dishwashing and sanitization
- Food serving
- Food assembly
- Food rotation
- Temperature control
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Supply stocking
- Supply ordering
- Cash handling
- Point of sale operation
- Kitchen organization
- Work station setup
- Work station sanitation
- Food labeling
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Food production scheduling
- Catering support
- Hot table management
- Menu memorization
- Beverage pairing
- Safety compliance
- Covid-19 safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Diverse team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Feedback adaptability
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Working quickly
- Reliability and punctuality
- ServSafe certification
- Written communication
- Equipment operation
- Fast-paced environment
- Written communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Food production scheduling
- Inventory management
- Supply ordering
- Equipment operation
- Food rotation
- Food preparation
- Beverage pairing
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Independent School District 196
09.2001 - 01.2026
GED -
G E D