Kara Revelle
Nampa,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in nutritional meal preparation and menu planning. Known for exceptional time management and adaptability, contributing to efficient meal services that meet residents' dietary needs.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Aide
Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation
Boise, Idaho
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to plan balanced menus for residents.
- Monitored food temperatures and ensured proper food handling procedures.
- Provided support during meal service, addressing resident needs promptly.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
Food server
Shari's Cafe and Pies
Garden City, Idaho
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Took customer orders accurately and communicated them to the kitchen staff.
- Upsold menu items while promoting daily specials to enhance guest experience.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and following up to ensure satisfaction.
- Followed proper cash handling procedures when accepting payments from customers.
Sever/manager
Crickets country kitchen
Sacramento, Kentucky
05.1997 - 05.2020
- Supervised daily operations of restaurant staff and service standards.
- Trained new servers on menu items and customer service techniques.
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak hours.
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders for kitchen supplies regularly.
- Collected cash sales from employees to properly tip each server after shift.
- Provided information about menu selections and made recommendations.
- Served orders by picking up and delivering customers' choices from bar and kitchen.
Food and banquet server
Holiday inn/ crowne plaza
Sacramento, CA
03.2009 - 03.2016
- Served food and beverages to guests during formal dining occasions.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal deliveries to guests.
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance guest experiences during events.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to deliver food smoothly, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Transmitted orders to bar and kitchen staff by recording customer choices on POS system or notepad.
- Used clear communication to relay food and drink orders to kitchen staff.
Breakfast Attendant
Holiday inn/ crowne plaza
Sacramento, CA
03.2009 - 03.2016
- Assisted guests with dietary needs and special requests promptly.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal service effectively.
- Implemented safety protocols for food handling and sanitation practices.
- Replenished food items on the buffet line in a timely manner.
- Prepared daily breakfast bar with abundant self-serve and cooked meal items.
- Performed opening or closing duties such as setting up and breaking down workstations or restocking supplies as directed by management team members.
- Monitored temperatures of hot foods throughout shift to ensure freshness.
- Responded quickly to any emergencies that may arise during shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adelante High School
Roseville, CA05-1993
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Menu planning
- Dietary needs assessment
- Food handling procedures
- Customer service
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Hygiene standards
- Regulations compliance
Certification
Food handlers certificate
Affiliations
Volunteer food pantry
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Valley View Nursing & Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 12.2024
Food server
Shari's Cafe and Pies
09.2023 - 03.2024
Food and banquet server
Holiday inn/ crowne plaza
03.2009 - 03.2016
Breakfast Attendant
Holiday inn/ crowne plaza
03.2009 - 03.2016
Sever/manager
Crickets country kitchen
05.1997 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Adelante High School