Jennifer Castellani
Hanna
Summary
Resourceful Kitchen Supervisor with expertise in staff supervision, sanitation protocols, and food quality management. Led meal preparation and food safety compliance as a Lead Cafeteria Cook, enhancing kitchen workflows and service delivery. Experienced in training staff and optimizing processes to ensure timely, high-quality meal service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cafeteria Cook
Carbon County School District #2
Hanna
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to enhance meal preparation efficiency.
- Supervised kitchen staff to improve meal preparation processes and ensure timely service.
- Prepared daily meals adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in menu planning to create nutritious meal options that meet student dietary needs.
- Ensured cleanliness of equipment and workstations throughout shifts.
- Conducted regular inspections to verify cleanliness and functionality of facilities.
- Organized storage areas for food items to maximize space and accessibility.
- Monitored food production to maintain high quality and safety standards throughout service.
Kitchen Supervisor
State of Wyoming Department of Corrections
Rawlins
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained new employees on food handling and kitchen procedures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Implemented cleaning protocols to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to uphold departmental standards.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to meet departmental needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment for maintenance and safety compliance.
- Performed regular inspections of storage areas, coolers, freezers, ovens.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to address dietary needs of inmates effectively.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team collaboration and streamline kitchen workflows.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of meals to guests.
- Collaborated with other supervisors on various projects related to restaurant operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Green RIver High School
Green River05-1998
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Menu planning
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation protocols
- Quality assurance
- Food storage
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Ordering supplies
- Waste reduction
- Food portioning
- Special diets
- Ingredients measuring
- Allergy awareness
- Kitchen management
- Staff supervision
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Hygiene standards
Certification
- serve safe
Timeline
Lead Cafeteria Cook
Carbon County School District #2
05.2025 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
State of Wyoming Department of Corrections
08.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Green RIver High School