Karen Clavon
Owings Mills,MD
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a dedicated work ethic, honed at Hyatt Place Baltimore, MD Expert in food preparation and sanitation, I enhanced kitchen productivity by effectively collaborating with team members during peak hours. Committed to maintaining hygiene standards and delivering exceptional customer service in high-volume dining environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Hyatt Place Phoenix/mesa
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen spaces, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in cooking and plating dishes under the guidance of senior chefs.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, following operational protocols for food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen workflows during peak hours.
- Learned and applied proper food handling techniques to minimize waste and maintain hygiene.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, enhancing service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
Housekeeping Supervisor
Stevenson University
04.2019 - 2023
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Detroit, MISkills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Workstation setup
- Supply restocking
- Safe food storage
- Food storage
- Health code compliance
- Stock maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Dishwashing
- Workplace health and safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
- Stock rotation
- Food quality standards
- Heavy lifting
- Order accuracy
- Pantry restocking
- Equipment cleaning
- Trash removal
- Cleaning proficiency
- Inventory oversight
- High volume dining
- Beverage preparation
- Effective customer communication
- Hygiene standards
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Hyatt Place Phoenix/mesa
08.2023 - Current
Housekeeping Supervisor
Stevenson University
04.2019 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Central High School