Kasey Elliott
Choice Services
Melvin,MI
5
years of professional experience
High-energy culinary professional with a proven track record at Melvin Tavern. Excelling in food preparation and team leadership. Skilled in multitasking and kitchen organization, effectively trained new staff, enhanced overall service efficiency and guest satisfaction. ServSafe certified with a strong commitment to sanitation practices.
Work History
Cook / Server
- Prepare food for soldiers to take to the field and serve it.
- Make sure each unit has everything they need.
- Count out portion sizes, ensuring that each soldier gets fed an adequate amount.
Night Shift Manager / Expediter / Line Cook
3 Years 4 Months- Supervised line with diverse team of young line cooks, ensuring consistent quality and collaboration.
- Expedited the line.
- Ensured food was plated and went out correctly.
- Ran all other stations including grill, sauté, fryers, and pizza.
- Trained and mentored younger more inexperienced employees.
- Collaborated effectively with waitstaff to ensure smooth service.
- Implemented procedures to reduce wait times.
- Prepared materials for following shift.
- Ensure that all the equipment is turned off and everything is put away at the end of the night.
Assistant Shift Leader / Cashier
4 Months- Manages customer checkouts.
- Handling customer transactions.
- Restocked shelves with products to maintain inventory levels.
- Counting drawers ensuring they were correct at the end of the night.
- Answered customer inquiries to enhance service experience.
- Provided training to new staff on company procedures and policies.
Server
1 Year 1 Month- Set up event spaces by arranging tables, chairs, and decorations to create inviting environments.
- Managed buffets, refilling, restocking, and answering any questions guests have.
- Removed dirty dishes and utensils from tables to maintain cleanliness., clearing dirty tableware and linens.
- Executed breakdown after event is over, cleaned and set up for the next event.
Education
Associate in Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
- Cum laude graduate
- President Honors List Winter 2025
- Completed a semester long internship with the St. Clair County Public Defenders Office.
- Completed courses in Psychology
- Multiple completed courses in Sociology including, Principles of Sociology, and Minority Relations
- Multiple completed courses in Criminal Justice including, Criminal Justice 101, Delinquency Prevention and Control, Contemporary Criminal Justice, Introduction into Corrections, The Court Functions, Basic Criminal Investigations, Legal Issues in Corrections.
Skills
Food preparation
Food handling
Knife skills
Sanitation practices
Kitchen management
Kitchen organization
Food waste reduction
New hire training
Team collaboration
Employee onboarding
Hospitality experience
Positive and professional
Timeline
Cook / Server
Choice Services
08.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Night Shift Manager / Expediter / Line Cook
Melvin "Hog Town" Tavern
04.2023 - 08.2026Read More
Assistant Shift Leader / Cashier
Blake's Apple Orchard
09.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Server
Vintage House Banquet and Catering Hall
08.2021 - 09.2022Read More
St. Clair County Community College
Associate in Criminal Justice from Criminal Justice
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