Jerolyn Hale
Rockwall
Summary
Motivated Kitchen Hand consistently lifts heavy loads, stands for long periods and handles various cleaning tasks. Valuable and committed individual with strong understanding of food safety measures. Dependable, on-time and dedicated to good performance. Willing to learn and adapt to a new environment
Dependable Kitchen Hand with background in the fast-paced food service industry. Experience includes maintaining cleanliness of kitchen, assisting in food preparation, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Strengths are adaptability, efficient multitasking, and strong teamwork skills. Previous work has left a mark by improving kitchen workflow efficiency and upholding high-quality hygiene standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand/Assistant Bakery Manager
White Rock North School
Dallas
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily meal service at the school cafeteria.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and storage areas.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating meals for students.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
- Supported special events by preparing additional meals or snacks as required.
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area.
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained a neat work station throughout shift hours.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
- Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment needs.
- Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly.
- Served food during catered events or banquets as requested by supervisors or chefs.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
- Helped in setting up and cleaning up before and after service, ensuring a ready-to-use kitchen.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Fruit Cutter/Lead Juicer
FRESH BROOKSHIRE
Fate
10.2023 - Current
- Cut and prepare fresh fruit for display and customer purchases.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and storage areas.
- Adhere to food safety standards during fruit handling and preparation.
- Assist in inventory management by tracking fruit supplies and freshness.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline fruit cutting processes.
- Train new staff on proper cutting techniques and safety protocols.
- Rotate stock regularly to minimize waste and maintain freshness standards.
- Labeled containers with appropriate labels indicating quantity, type of product contained within them.
- Cleaned and cut apples, oranges, bananas, pineapples, and other fruits into slices and cubes for use in salads or other dishes.
- Assisted customers in selecting desired types of fruits from displays according to their needs.
- Operated juicing machines to prepare fresh juice for customers.
- Trained new staff on proper juicing techniques and safety protocols.
Kitchen Manager
Kiddie Academy
Rockwall
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Knowledge of Cacfp Food Program
- Knowledge of Pro-Care Software
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff schedules to ensure smooth workflow.
- Supervised food preparation and cooking procedures to maintain quality standards.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering and receiving supplies.
- Implemented cleaning and sanitation procedures to comply with health regulations.
- 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.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Front Desk Receptionist
Horizon lighthouse
Rockwall
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Knowledge in Procare solutions
- Knowledge of DFPS Requirements
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including filing and data entry.
- Collaborated with team members to improve front desk operations.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, over the phone or in person.
- Handled sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Greeted visitors warmly and directed them to appropriate departments.
- Managed multi-line phone system and routed calls efficiently.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained organized calendar for staff.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Horizon Lighthouse
Rockwall
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily prep work to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines as required by law.
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
- Performed regular audits of supplies used in preparation of meals to ensure freshness.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Education
Associate of Arts -
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 09.2011 - 07.2013
Winslow High School
Winslow, AZSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen inventory management
- Meal preparation techniques
- Equipment operation
- Time management
- Inventory tracking
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking skills
- Kitchen organization
- Workflow optimization
- Dedicated work ethic
- Meal preparation
Languages
Navajo
Elementary
Certification
- Food Handler Training
- CPR
Timeline
Kitchen Hand/Assistant Bakery Manager
White Rock North School
11.2023 - Current
Fruit Cutter/Lead Juicer
FRESH BROOKSHIRE
10.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Kiddie Academy
03.2023 - 09.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Horizon lighthouse
06.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Horizon Lighthouse
01.2020 - 06.2022
Associate of Arts -
The Art Institute of Phoenix
09.2011 - 07.2013
Winslow High School