Janelle Koelling
Asheville,NC
Summary
I am looking for an opportunity to extend my knowledge and skill set as well as an environment that promotes positivity and growth for everyone involved.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R & D Director and Production Manager
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed new popcorn flavors.
- Made schedules, maintained production facility inventory, ensured maximum production.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Learned all new equipment and trained employees to operate it.
Prep Cook/Expo
Romans Deli
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared all soups, sides, baked goods daily.
- Assisted line cooks when needed.
- Ran expo station.
- Practiced safety and sanitation.
Kitchen Manager
Grey Eagle Taqueria
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Hired and trained employees, made schedules, covered shifts when needed.
- Created menus, ordered, maintained inventory levels.
- Oversaw operations of 4 locations.
- Grill, flat top, saute, cold side and created desserts.
Executive Sous Chef
Osprey Cove Golf Club
03.2016 - 04.2019
- Created monthly dinner menus, seasonal lunch menus, and monthly buffet menus with executive chef.
- Ordered and maintained inventory levels.
- Made schedules and trained new employees.
- Set up buffets.
- Grill, saute, cold side, made desserts.
- Ensured a tidy kitchen.
Kitchen Manager
Old Dutch Tavern
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Made lunch and dinner specials daily, created seasonal lunch and dinner menu.
- Saute, grill, flat top, cold side, made daily dessert specials.
- Made schedule, trained new employees and covered shifts.
- Ordered and maintained inventory levels.
- Practiced safety and sanitation.
General Manager
Augusta Brewing Co.
03.2006 - 08.2011
- Bartender, host, expo, server, saute, flat top, dishwasher and cold side.
- Managed front and boh, made schedules, covered shifts.
- Scheduled live music.
- Ordered, maintained inventory levels.
- Ensured cleanliness, maintained brewing facility.
- Made monthly dinner menus, weekly specials.
Kitchen Manager
Aldo's Italian
07.2004 - 03.2006
- Practiced safety and sanitaion.
- Pizza oven, grill, saute, and cold side.
- Scheduled employees and maintained inventory levels.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ08.2003
Skills
Verbal and written communication
People/Team Management
Operations Management
Creativity and Innovation
Charismatic Leader
Hiring and Retention
Crew collaboration
Delegating Work
Schedule Management
Sound Judgment
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
R & D Director and Production Manager
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn
03.2023 - 09.2024
Prep Cook/Expo
Romans Deli
05.2021 - 07.2023
Kitchen Manager
Grey Eagle Taqueria
03.2019 - 04.2021
Executive Sous Chef
Osprey Cove Golf Club
03.2016 - 04.2019
Kitchen Manager
Old Dutch Tavern
08.2011 - 02.2016
General Manager
Augusta Brewing Co.
03.2006 - 08.2011
Kitchen Manager
Aldo's Italian
07.2004 - 03.2006
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute