Kennedie Starks
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Vanderbilt, excelling in food preparation and compliance with health regulations. Proven ability to manage multiple orders in fast-paced environments while delivering exceptional customer service. Strong multitasking and time management skills contributed to high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Hardworking and enthusiastic. Trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Vanderbilt
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Packer
Amazon
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
Crew Member
Jason’s Deli
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked front counter, other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Oldcockrill Academy
Nashville, TN12.2018
Skills
- Food preparation
- Health regulations
- Time management
- Recipe compliance
- Order management
- Workstation organization
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Food handling
- Product safety
- Fast-paced environments
Timeline
Cook
Vanderbilt
11.2024 - Current
Packer
Amazon
06.2023 - 10.2024
Crew Member
Jason’s Deli
03.2021 - 06.2022
Oldcockrill Academy
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