Ebony Gilbert
Russellville,KY
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Russellville Independent Schools, excelling in food safety compliance and efficient meal preparation. Skilled in staff management and conflict resolution, I significantly reduced food waste through effective portion control, while fostering a collaborative team environment to enhance operational efficiency.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Baker
Russellville Independent Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for students and staff.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during meal preparation and service.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food production processes.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
Manager
Family Dollar
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
Education
Bowling Green Technology College
Bowling Green, KYCertificate -
Augusta Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05.2023
Skills
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Business Management Principles
- Customer Service
- Staff Management
- Managing Laborers
- Greet Guests
Certification
I currently have serve safe certificate and kitchen manager's certificate.
Timeline
Cook/Baker
Russellville Independent Schools
08.2023 - Current
Manager
Family Dollar
07.2014 - 07.2020
Bowling Green Technology College
Certificate -
Augusta Escoffier School of Culinary Arts