Open To Work
Donna Bascom
Conroe
Summary
Dedicated kitchen leader with extensive manufacturing and culinary arts experience. Skilled in ensuring food safety compliance and optimizing kitchen operations for efficiency. Proven ability to supervise staff and maintain high-quality standards while adapting to dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Recovery Solutions
Conroe
03.2025 - Current
- Led kitchen staff in meal preparation and service to optimize workflow and service quality.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and hygiene standards for all kitchen operations.
- Prepared diverse meals accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Monitored and maintained cooking equipment to ensure operational readiness and prevent downtime.
- Reviewed food orders for accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Inspected kitchen equipment and enforced proper maintenance protocols.
- Maintained current knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to maintain optimal stock levels and support uninterrupted service.
Production Operator
Crown Cork & Seal
Conroe
09.2021 - Current
- Executed changeovers on 20 machines for different can products, facilitating efficient transitions.
- Operated aluminum can machines on line 3, ensuring consistent production flow.
- Scheduled operator breaks on lines 1 and 2, maintaining uninterrupted production.
- Clean Machines, Operate scissor lift.
Tech II
NAI
Gaylord
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Medical Cable and sub assemblies wiring Tech.
- Measured and verified component specifications using micrometers, calipers, rulers, templates, and gauges to ensure quality compliance.
- Facilitated training sessions for new employees to enhance understanding of company policies and procedures.
Cook
Mallard Cove Senior Living
Petoskey
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ensuring meals met dietary preferences.
- Cooked special meals for special occasions.
- Prepared ingredients for all meals during service
- Plate and serve all meals
- Interacted with residents to understand and accommodate individual dietary needs.
- Maintained all sanitary guidelines according to company policies.
- Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment
- Operated kitchen equipment and ensured proper functionality
Education
Food Safety Certificate - Food Safety
FOOD SAFETY CERTICATE
TEXAS04-2025
High school diploma - General Studies
Lapeer West High School
Lapeer, MI05-1976
Skills
Culinary skills and techniques
- Meal preparation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Quality control and inspection
- Food packaging and storage
- Ingredient sourcing
- Inventory management
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Task management
- Detail-oriented problem-solving
- Nutrition knowledge and special diets
- Proficient in hand tools
- Verbal and written communication
Assessments
- Warehouse Associate, Proficient, 07/01/20
- Manufacturing: Quality Inspection, Familiar, 08/01/20
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring, Familiar, 06/01/20
- Workplace Safety, Proficient, 07/01/20
- Business Math, Familiar, 02/01/19
- Forklift Safety, Proficient, 03/01/20
- Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation, Proficient, 07/01/20
- Analyzing Data, Familiar, 05/01/20
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$0/hr - $0/hrTimeline
Cook Shift Leader
Recovery Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Production Operator
Crown Cork & Seal
09.2021 - Current
Tech II
NAI
06.2019 - 06.2020
Cook
Mallard Cove Senior Living
06.2017 - 08.2018
Food Safety Certificate - Food Safety
FOOD SAFETY CERTICATE
High school diploma - General Studies
Lapeer West High School