Kaylynn Hartz
Waco,TX
Summary
Hey I'm Kaylynn Hartz, a hardworking, energetic kitchen supervisor with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team production by motivating and encouraging while maximizing guest satisfaction. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach, Competent in batch cooking for large facilities, as well as a fast pace restaurant setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
ARAMARK, Baylor Dining Services
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized and sanitized per established standards.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Cook
ARAMARK, Baylor Dining Services
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepped and prepared dinner for close to 800 students a night.
Tasting Room Manager
Kissing Tree Vineyards
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Provided informed wine suggestions to tasting room guests.
- Managed tasting room inventory.
- Greeted tasting room visitors and answered questions with upbeat attitude and professionalism.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
Kitchen Supervisor
Kissing Tree Vineyards
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TX05.2019
Skills
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Quality Assurance Understanding
- Guest Relations
- Station Preparation
- Staff Leadership
- Production Records
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
ARAMARK, Baylor Dining Services
08.2022 - Current
Cook
ARAMARK, Baylor Dining Services
08.2021 - 10.2022
Tasting Room Manager
Kissing Tree Vineyards
10.2020 - 06.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Kissing Tree Vineyards
05.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Texas State Technical College - Waco
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