Emilee Eichem
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. Effective and efficient in areas of dish washing, sanitation, customer service and cleanliness. Over 5 years of experience in fast-paced environments. Quality communication skills giving articulate instruction and working collectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant
Center For Young Children
09.2021 - Current
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
- Maintained swift pace of work to meet business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Managed serving +100 students and teacher 3x a day in a time officiant manner with ease with no help.
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Food Service Worker
Jiffy Treet
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist dining room staff during busy service periods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Responsible for opening and closing store, having a key and passcodes for security system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05.2025
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Management
- High-Volume Dining
- Chef Support
- Dishwashing
- Health Code Compliance
- Order Accuracy
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Inventory Monitoring
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Food Preparation Mastery
Timeline
Cashier
Lowes Home Improvment
05.2023 - 08.2023
Kitchen Assistant
Center For Young Children
09.2021 - Current
Food Service Worker
Jiffy Treet
09.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Music Therapy
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
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