Kimberly Brown
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Regional Center
Lincoln , NE
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared and arranged food items for customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special requests.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines during food handling.
- Restocked supplies to maintain operational readiness throughout shifts.
- Monitored food quality to meet service standards consistently.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Cook
Good Samaritan
Beatrice , NE
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared and cooked meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Set up workstations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Kitchen Supervisor
Wymore Southern High School
Wymore, NE
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily kitchen operations and staff activities at Wymore Southern School.
- Managed food preparation and ensured adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food handling and cooking procedures.
- Coordinated inventory management, including ordering and stock rotation.
- Assisted in menu planning to provide diverse meal options for students.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Implemented food storage practices to minimize waste and promote freshness.
- Collaborated with cafeteria staff to ensure smooth service during mealtimes.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
Food Service Worker
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, Rhode Island
04.2009 - 06.2024
- Monitored food quality to meet service standards consistently.
- Restocked supplies to maintain operational readiness throughout shifts.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines during food handling.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Cook
Beatrice State Developmental Center
Beatrice , NE
06.1990 - 04.2009
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Supported senior cooks in executing daily menu changes and special requests.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during shifts.
- Monitored food storage temperatures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Education
Certification For School Nutrition - Nutrition
Nebraska Dept of Food Safety
Lincoln, NE02-2024
Safe Serv Certification - Food Safety Training
National Restaurant Association
Beatrice, NE06-2004
High School Diploma -
Tri County High School
DeWitt NE05-1987
Skills
- Order processing
- Scheduling & Staffing
- Produciton Scheduling
- Assisting Supervisors
- Inventory
- Filing Documents
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Customer service
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Regional Center
02.2025 - Current
Cook
Good Samaritan
09.2024 - 02.2025
Kitchen Supervisor
Wymore Southern High School
06.2024 - 09.2024
Food Service Worker
Lincoln Regional Center
04.2009 - 06.2024
Cook
Beatrice State Developmental Center
06.1990 - 04.2009
Certification For School Nutrition - Nutrition
Nebraska Dept of Food Safety
Safe Serv Certification - Food Safety Training
National Restaurant Association
High School Diploma -
Tri County High School