Jill Lamb
Webster,WI
Summary
Dependable food service professional with experience in kitchen operations, food preparation, and inventory control. Skilled in training staff, maintaining food safety compliance, and supporting efficient service during busy shifts. Focused on quality, cleanliness, and consistent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Food Service Leader
Kwik Trip
Spooner, WI
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored food quality and sanitation standards to support safe, consistent service throughout shifts.
- Assisted with daily ordering, inventory rotation, and product replenishment to reduce shortages.
- Supported food service operations by preparing menu items, stocking supplies, and maintaining fresh presentation.
- Delivered customer service, answered questions, and resolved basic service concerns.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak customer periods.
- Followed store procedures for opening, closing, and shift transition tasks with accuracy.
- Maintained compliance with all company policies, procedures, and local health regulations to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
- Provided ongoing support to staff members through coaching sessions and skill development opportunities.
COOK
Webster School District
Webster, WI
02.2016 - 03.2025
- Coordinated meal production workflow to ensure timely service for students and staff.
- Prepared nutritious breakfast and lunch meals following school nutrition guidelines and menu plans.
- Maintained clean, sanitary kitchen conditions in compliance with food safety standards.
- Monitored ingredient inventory and reordered supplies to support daily meal service.
- Followed special diet instructions and accommodated allergy-related meal requirements.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while supporting consistent food quality and portioning.
- Trained kitchen assistants on sanitation procedures, food handling, and prep tasks.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the the the food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining a record of excellence in health inspections.
Production Manager
Square One Foods
Siren, WI
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Supervised plant staff, assigned workloads, and resolved bottlenecks across production lines.
- Directed daily production schedules to align output with food safety and quality standards.
- Monitored compliance with HACCP, and sanitation procedures throughout shift operations.
- Coordinated inventory levels, raw material availability, and production readiness with warehouse teams.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
WITC
New Richmond, WISkills
- Food safety
- HACCP compliance
- Food preparation
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Allergy awareness
- Food storage
- Waste reduction
- Team coordination
- Inventory management
- Staff training and development
- Food safety regulations
- Strong leadership
- Food presentation
Timeline
Assistant Food Service Leader
Kwik Trip
03.2025 - Current
COOK
Webster School District
02.2016 - 03.2025
Production Manager
Square One Foods
05.2010 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
WITC