Jeri Hoeft
Milton,WI
Summary
Motivated professional offering experience in leadership. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities, and meeting deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler III Lead
Generac Power Systems
Jefferson, WI
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in opening a successful Warehouse in Richfield from November 2022 to January 2024.
- Worked with finished goods filling requests to restock the Janesville warehouse and shipping orders directly to customers.
- Received and shipped raw goods to supply plants for daily operations.
- Managed day-to-day activities within the warehouse by assigning tasks among workers efficiently for receiving, shipping and inventory.
- Performed cycle counts to verify physical stock against system-generated data.
- Used computer and company software to enter shipment and inventory records.
- Completed daily document logs to track shipments and inventory.
- Cooperated with other departments throughout organization when needed in order to achieve desired results.
- Lead a team of warehouse associates, providing guidance and support to ensure a safe, accurate, and efficient workflow.
Lead Cook
Black Frog Grille
Sullivan, WI
07.2019 - 11.2021
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Assisted management with inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies by reducing waste and optimizing portion sizes in menu items.
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
Oconomowoc, WI
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Unloaded trucks and containers manually or using material handling equipment.
- Collaborated with other members of the team to ensure efficient workflow throughout the shift.
- Adhered to safety regulations while operating machinery and moving products around the facility.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments to verify accuracy of quantity, quality, and size.
- Inspected materials for defects or damages prior to stocking them on shelves.
- Member of the visual management team
- preformed daily safety checks to ensure a safe work environment
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all material handling equipment used in the warehouse.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled and identified before being shipped outbound.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Kitchen Manager
Sunset Bar&Grill
Fort Atkinson, WI
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
Kitchen Manager
Blackhawk Tavern & Grill
Fort Atkinson, WI
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Collaborated with chefs to create innovative recipes that utilized fresh ingredients from local suppliers.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Atkinson High School
Fort Atkinson, WI06-2007
Skills
- Creating and fixing STO's for shipments
- Production Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Warehouse Safety
Languages
ASL
Limited
Timeline
Material Handler III Lead
Generac Power Systems
11.2021 - Current
Lead Cook
Black Frog Grille
07.2019 - 11.2021
Warehouse Worker
Target Distribution
06.2017 - 06.2019
Kitchen Manager
Sunset Bar&Grill
04.2015 - 06.2017
Kitchen Manager
Blackhawk Tavern & Grill
02.2012 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Fort Atkinson High School