Karen Thompson
20658 HWY 129
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Our Place Pizzeria & Restaurant, excelling in kitchen management and food preparation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and meticulous food presentation. Skilled in multitasking and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring compliance with health regulations while optimizing inventory for efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Local Provisions
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring to ensure efficient meal production.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen area following health and safety standards.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Supported chefs by assembling dishes according to recipes and presentation standards for customer service.
Lead Kitchen Manager
Our Place Pizzeria & Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Implemented menu changes based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Monitored food quality standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance overall customer dining experience.
Education
Culinary Studies
St. Augustine Culinarty Inst.
Saint Augustine, FLSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Food presentation
Timeline
Cook
Local Provisions
08.2025 - Current
Lead Kitchen Manager
Our Place Pizzeria & Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2025
Culinary Studies
St. Augustine Culinarty Inst.
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