Kenney(Kimberly) Kesterson
Douglas
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked meals for students and staff daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted with menu planning to ensure variety and nutritional balance.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Ran the cash register
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Operated kitchen equipment following safety protocols for efficient cooking.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal service efficiency.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Professional Santa Claus
Self employed
Juneau
12.2019 - Current
- Played Santa to several groups of kids
- Have a jolly happy attitude
- Experiance with special needs kids
- Played santa at Parties, hotels, Amazon fresh, fredmeyers
- Has gone to CWH santa school twice
Packaging Operator
Alaskan Brewing
Juneau
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Operated packaging machinery to ensure efficient production flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of packaging area.
- Inspected finished products for quality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions during operations.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Monitored the quality of products being packaged throughout the process.
Cook
Tongue Point Job Corps
Astoria
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared and cooked meals for students and staff daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted with menu planning to ensure variety and nutritional balance.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Operated kitchen equipment following safety protocols for efficient cooking.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance meal service efficiency.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
CCK clerk
Fredmeyers
Sandy
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the checkout counter.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Stocked shelves and organized merchandise for easy access.
- Pulled and pushed shoping carts
- Bagged groceries
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
Sandy
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Prepared and served food items in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area.
- Operated kitchen equipment following safety standards.
Education
Sandy High School
Sandy, ORMaritime School And Culinary Arts
Tongue Point Job Corps
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Menu planning
- Friendly
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Production efficiency
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Adaptability to change
- Positive attitude
- Sanitation practices
- Food handler certification
- ServSafe certified
- Fast typing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Bartlett Regional Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Packaging Operator
Alaskan Brewing
08.2021 - 06.2024
Cook
Tongue Point Job Corps
10.2020 - 05.2021
Professional Santa Claus
Self employed
12.2019 - Current
CCK clerk
Fredmeyers
02.2018 - 05.2019
Crew Member
Mcdonalds
02.2017 - 04.2017
Sandy High School
Maritime School And Culinary Arts
Tongue Point Job Corps