Kayla Singletary
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional experienced in supervising staff and developing seasonal menus that cater to customer preferences. Skilled in food safety compliance and streamlining inventory processes to minimize waste and costs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Pathways To Care
Casselberry, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service quality.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Developed training programs for new hires, enhancing team productivity and culinary skills.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menus reflecting customer preferences and dietary needs.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Care Partner
Gentry Park Senior Living
Orlando, FL
11.2017 - 01.2022
- Provided compassionate care and support to residents in daily activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring compliance with prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Monitored resident well-being, promptly reporting changes in health or behavior to nursing staff.
Deli Clerk
Publix
Riverview, FL
04.2010 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries in deli department.
- Prepared and sliced various meats and cheeses to customer specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases and work areas.
- Operated slicers, scales, and packaging equipment efficiently and safely.
Education
No Degree - Food Safety Managment
FSA
Orlando, FL01-2024
GED -
Brandon High School
Brandon, FL04-2009
Skills
- Waste reduction
- Cost control
- Food preparation
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Ordering supplies
- Menu development
- Customer service
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Pathways To Care
10.2022 - Current
Care Partner
Gentry Park Senior Living
11.2017 - 01.2022
Deli Clerk
Publix
04.2010 - 01.2022
No Degree - Food Safety Managment
FSA
GED -
Brandon High School