Karen Hinkel

Worked in the Kitchen as Kitchen Manager.

My duties were Food Handling, Preparing the children's Breakfast Lunch And Snack.

Keeping up with the paperwork for the State of Mississippi and also the Health Department.

Ordering Food and cleaning supplies and restocking.

Worked from 2000 to 2004. Then went back from 2021 to 2024.

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
• Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.