Elizabeth Schaedig
Aplington,IA
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering several years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. I also have 6 years of factory experience early in my employment career, I worked at a plastic mold injection factory making car parts.
I am a fast learner and eager to start a new career, I am a hard dependable worker.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Cook
Legend Trail Golf Club
Parkersburg, IA
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen and front of the house operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to ensure seamless service during peak hours.
- Established quality assurance processes, maintaining high standards of food consistency and flavor.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing culinary offerings to meet diverse customer preferences.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and presentation standards.
- Managed inventory control, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering practices.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
Kitchen Supervisor
Parker Place Retirement
Parkersburg, IA
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed efficient workflows to optimize food preparation and service timelines.
- Trained new employees on kitchen operations and best practices for food handling.
- Coordinated inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Implemented menu changes based on resident feedback, enhancing dining experience.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards of culinary excellence.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
Iowa Falls, IA And Grundy Center, IA
08.2013 - 02.2016
- Supervised daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Coordinated staff schedules to align with peak business hours and improve productivity.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Cedar Falls, IA05-2010
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Kitchen management
- Quality control
- Creative thinking
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Workflow optimization
- Inventory management
- Delegating work
- Prioritization and organization
- Purchasing management
- Quality assurance
- Supply management
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
Timeline
Manager/Cook
Legend Trail Golf Club
02.2022 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Parker Place Retirement
07.2018 - 02.2022
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar General
08.2013 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University