Keely Jones

I am responsible for running the cafe on a daily basis while interacting with guests and associates alike in a kind and helpful manner.

My responsibilities include knowing all Panera standards and upholding them while coaching employees to do so as well.

My area of responsibility is to go through applications, conduct all interviews and carry out all hiring and termination of employees.

I write all employee schedules and create training schedules that must fit into our allotted labor brackets when a new associate is hired.

I know all cooking, prepping, baking inside and out.

I keep the restaurant stocked with pastries and breads so there is no chance for run outs while multitasking in a very busy environment.

I am responsible for food ordering and taking weekly inventory.

I work closely with all of our vendors in order to receive credits for damaged products or place orders for specialty items.

I began at the Double Tree Hotel in Yakima, Wa. I worked there for 2 years before transferring to the Double Tree in Spokane Washington.

My duties included running the kitchen hip to hip with the head chef.

I was in charge of a kitchen crew of 10-15 people.

We cooked for 2 restaurants, banquets, room service and the lounge.

It was a popular place to eat, even for locals who weren’t staying at the hotel because we had some of the best food in town.

I also did food ordering and inventory bi-weekly when the head chef was off.

Winey Dogs is a locally owned restaurant that has a diverse menu.

I was responsible for curating and executing a weekly menu.

I did all cooking and all recipes were my own.

We had a food truck that we took to multiple events on weekends.

People really enjoyed our food very much!

Covid happened and the owner sold. I moved onto Panera.

I worked as a sous chef that specialized in banquets and large executive lunches and dinners.

I worked out of a very large industrial kitchen where we had every piece of equipment imaginable.

I was in charge of a kitchen staff of about 20 people.

We prepped, cooked and served high quality meals in a fast paced environment.