Katherine TerHaar
Hart,MI
Summary
Dynamic Food Manager with proven expertise at Wilson’s General Store, excelling in inventory management and staff leadership. Achieved significant waste reduction through strategic ordering and purchasing. Skilled in sanitation standards and fostering team performance, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering quality and optimizing resources for business growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Manager/ Associate
Wilson’s General Store
Mears Mi
06.2018 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to optimize product availability and reduce waste.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards.
- Trained staff on food safety practices and operational procedures to enhance performance.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through efficient resource management and vendor negotiations.
Food Manager/ Shift Lead
WESCO
Muskegon, MI
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and reduce waste.
- Trained staff on food safety standards and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Managed the money for the store.
- Training/ paperwork filing
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and secure quality ingredients.
- Oversaw scheduling of kitchen staff to optimize labor efficiency during peak hours.
- Analyzed customer feedback to adjust menu offerings and improve satisfaction rates.
- Managed daily operational tasks such as staff scheduling, budgeting, ordering supplies, and quality assurance checks.
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Conducted regular financial audits of the business to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies for increased revenue generation.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of premium-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
Associate
Silverback Off-road
Silver Lake Mi
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with customer inquiries, providing product information and support.
- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure stock availability.
- Developed promotional materials to enhance product visibility and engagement.
- Supported team in executing marketing initiatives for off-road vehicles and accessories.
- Upsold items in the store
Education
High School Diploma -
Hart High School
Hart, MI05.2021
Skills
Ordering and purchasing
- Staff leadership
- Team development
- Inventory management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
Sanitation standards
Staff leadership
Food presentation
Management
Timeline
Food Manager/ Shift Lead
WESCO
03.2023 - 07.2025
Associate
Silverback Off-road
06.2022 - 10.2022
Food Manager/ Associate
Wilson’s General Store
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hart High School