Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Living History Renactments
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Katherine Radebaugh

Nottingham,MD

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic professional who consistently meets goals and deadlines in a timely manner, with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training, while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows as they maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Specialist (CS)

United States Naval Service
11.2001 - 12.2023
  • Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
  • Referred unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
  • Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
  • Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
  • Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
  • Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
  • Managed delivery of fresh rations in various environments for over 1,000 personnel.
  • Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
  • Prepared and served food to approximately 1,000 personnel in a fast pace, high -stressed environment.
  • Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
  • Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests for obtaining of new food products.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

Barracks Manager

United States Navy
04.2016 - 09.2018
  • Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.

Education

No Degree - History

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Parkville Senior High School
Parkville, Maryland
06.2001

Skills

  • Positive and friendly
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Delivery inspections
  • Estimating and ordering inventory
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Creative problem solver
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Creative Thinking
  • ServSafe Certified
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation

Accomplishments

  • Hosted various receptions for dozens of prestigious guests, including international and local politicians .
  • Achieved 7 Navy and Marine Corp Commendation Medals

Certification

  • Certified in ServSafe since October 2023

Living History Renactments

Educate and entertained the public by showing and teaching how people lived in different time periods while doing occasional activities with children,

Timeline

Barracks Manager

United States Navy
04.2016 - 09.2018

Culinary Specialist (CS)

United States Naval Service
11.2001 - 12.2023

No Degree - History

Towson University

High School Diploma -

Parkville Senior High School

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