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Kandie Higgins

Waterboro,IA

Summary

CulInary professional with extensive experience at Tri County Head start. Excelling in food preparation and sanitation standards. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous meal presentation. Skilled in managing kitchen operations and maintaining high-quality food handling practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations while fostering a collaborative team environment. I also have a Serv Safe Manager Certicate. Im also a certified nutrition coach

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

TriCounty Headstart
08.2019 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • 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.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook

Health Care Resolution Temp Agency
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • 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.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.

WoodwOker

Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing
02.2014 - 10.2018
  • Completed general finish work and sanding.
  • Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
  • Contributed to customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality, handcrafted products tailored to their needs.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
  • Completed repair jobs efficiently restoring damaged furniture pieces to their original condition.

Supervisor

ABCM Corporation
03.2008 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.

Education

GED -

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
11.1988

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Food preparation
  • Food storage
  • Meal preparation
  • Cost control
  • Nutrition
  • Sanitation standards
  • Kitchen staff management

Certification

Serv Safe Managers Certificate,Certified Nutrition Coach

Timeline

Cook

Health Care Resolution Temp Agency
11.2022 - 02.2024

Cook

TriCounty Headstart
08.2019 - Current

WoodwOker

Bertch Cabinet Manufacturing
02.2014 - 10.2018

Supervisor

ABCM Corporation
03.2008 - 06.2014

GED -

Hawkeye Community College

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