Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Baked Cinnamon Rolls, Pastries, and Croissants for front counter and window, restaurant use and customer orders.
Lead Cook
Samford University / Aramark
Homewood, AL
02.2024 - 05.2024
Lead Cook for Pasta and Pizza Station in the Samford University Dining Hall
Prepared pasta and sauces from scratch daily to serve between 300-1500 guests.
Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Baker
Publix Bakery
Hoover, AL
02.2023 - 02.2024
Proofing and Baking Bread and Rolls
Prepared donuts, cookies, pastries and croisants, pies, coffee cakes, cinnamon rolls, and biscuits.
Assisted in inventory management, helping maintain appropriate stock levels for essential ingredients and supplies.
Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
Created appealing displays to showcase products in bakery.
Conducted monthly inventory audits to ensure accuracy and accountability of stock levels.
Cook
Jesse's Restaurant
Magnolia Springs, AL
07.2019 - 09.2019
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously in fine dining kitchen during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook Shift Leader
Tex R Bama BBQ
Fairhope, AL
01.2019 - 07.2019
Utilized expert knowledge of various cooking techniques to prepare diverse dishes that met or exceeded guest expectations.
Deli Clerk
Rouses Supermarket
Daphne, AL
06.2018 - 01.2019
Enhanced product presentation by arranging visually appealing displays and regularly rotating items to ensure freshness.
Boosted sales by actively promoting seasonal items, weekly specials, and bundled deals to customers at the deli counter.
Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and proactively adjusting orders based on sales trends.
Office Manager / Bookkeeper
Diversified Facilities Maintenance
Fairhope, AL
11.2015 - 05.2018
Bookkeeper including AP/AR, Payroll, utilizing Quickbooks
Preparing all estimates including complex ROI spreadsheets for LED lighting
Permit Acquisition and Expediting
Coordinating travel and lodging for multiple crews across the US
Supervising multiple crews on job locations
Maintaining complex spreadsheets to track job progress for rollouts of major projects such as cooler doors and checkstands for retail clients across the country
Generating and monitoring budgets and P&L statements to ensure jobs are staying within financial goals.
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Kitchen Manager
Townhouse Tea Shoppe
Mt. Laurel, AL
03.2010 - 09.2014
Assisted in creation of daily menus for tea service and lunch, as well as private parties and catering events.
Originated standardized recipes for composed salads, soups, and entrees.
Implemented food safety standards and trained staff and employees on safe food handling practices.
Assisted in training and supervision of employees an new hires.
Maintained proper inventory through ordering supplies and conducting counts.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Reviewing financial reports and P&L numbers to ensure the COGS, labor, and waste targets were being met to achieve company goals.