Open To Work
Jeanna Carr
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen manager
Caseys General Stores Inc
Lexington
11.2024 - 07.2026
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
Kitchen manager
Bp Gas Station
Lexington
02.2014 - 11.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Implemented food quality standards to enhance customer satisfaction in meal offerings.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure fresh ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and storage areas.
- Assisted in menu planning, adapting recipes to seasonal ingredient availability.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Recipe creation
- Cost control
- Food cost analysis
- Supplier coordination
- Supply ordering
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Health inspections
- Equipment maintenance
- Waste reduction
- Beverage management
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Staff coaching
- Staff development
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Employee monitoring
- Effective communication
- Customer satisfaction
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Budget management
- Vendor relationship management
- Order accuracy
- Code compliance
- Kitchen organization
- Food management
- Food management
Timeline
Kitchen manager
Caseys General Stores Inc
11.2024 - 07.2026
Kitchen manager
Bp Gas Station
02.2014 - 11.2024