Kelcie Kitchens
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Carolina Cafe, excelling in food quality assurance and team training. Adept at multitasking and enhancing kitchen efficiency, I consistently improved order accuracy and customer satisfaction. My strong knowledge of sanitation protocols and effective communication skills fostered a collaborative environment, ensuring timely service and high standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Expeditor
Carolina Cafe
06.2013 - 05.2025
- Maintained high food quality standards with frequent checks on prepared dishes before serving.
- Prevented bottlenecks in the kitchen workflow through effective coordination with chefs and line cooks.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining communication between cooks and servers.
- Assisted in updating the ticket system as needed, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in order processing and communication.
- Aided in training new hires on efficient expediting practices, improving team performance over time.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely delivery of well-prepared dishes.
- Promoted a clean workspace by consistently adhering to sanitation guidelines and organizing the pass area efficiently.
- Reduced order errors by maintaining clear, organized tickets for the cooking staff.
- Maintained strong knowledge of current menu offerings, enabling effective communication with both kitchen staff and servers regarding dish details.
- Monitored food temperature during service to ensure compliance with safety regulations, preventing potential health risks.
- Supported inventory management efforts, assisting in tracking supply levels and replenishing as needed.
- Coordinated plate presentations, ensuring consistent appearance across all dishes served to guests.
- Facilitated smooth meal service by prioritizing ticket orders based on table size and dish complexity.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality, and appearance.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation, and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
- Confirmed proper placement of products and side items while implementing special instructions.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Line Assembler
Bentler Automotive
Duncan SC
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain a consistent workflow.
- Ensured product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before moving them to the next stage in the process.
- Increased productivity by quickly identifying issues in the assembly process and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new techniques or working with different materials when required for various product lines or special projects.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Completed skilled work using electrical, hydraulic and air-activated hand tools.
- Practiced standard operating procedures for consistent production results.
- Removed imperfections in component pieces and finished work.
- Reduced assembly time with proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
- Followed specifics of each production run to perform high-quality work within specified tolerances.
- Improved safety standards by adhering to company protocols and maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Maintained accurate records of completed assemblies, ensuring proper documentation for future reference or quality audits.
- Delivered timely completion of projects thanks to strong time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively based on deadlines and workload demands.
- Enabled smoother production flow by promptly reporting any discrepancies found during parts verification stages.
- Changed out equipment, tools and materials to set up new production runs.
Education
Landrum High School
Landrum, SC06.2012
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Fast-paced environment
- Sanitation protocols
- Food presentation
- Order accuracy
- Task delegation
- Team member training
- Food safety knowledge
- Food preparation
- Kitchen support
- Menu memorization
- Quality assurance
- Kitchen team development
- Sanitation control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
Timeline
Line Assembler
Bentler Automotive
01.2022 - 12.2023
Kitchen Expeditor
Carolina Cafe
06.2013 - 05.2025
Landrum High School