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Keri Bachand

Fair Haven,VT

Summary

Proactive and meticulous manager. Proficiencies in inventory control, sales, merchandising, staff training and development. Successful in an ever changing, high stress, adverse environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

The Wheel Inn
09.2023 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
  • Participated in creating daily specials that showcased creativity while utilizing available inventory effectively.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.

Manager

Dollar General-Fair Haven, VT
09.2019 - Current
  • I have been the manager of this Dollar General for over 3 years
  • Before that I worked as the assistant manager of the Dollar General in Castleton, Vt
  • I manage my team (10-14 people), keeping them productive and trained
  • I do scheduling, run reports, open and close the store, interact with vendors and make sure they are doing their due diligence
  • I highly monitor pricing to keep up with weights and measures
  • I also work with Steritech and OSHA to make sure we are compliant in different areas
  • I am responsible for most of the deposits and going to the bank to get change
  • Make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently
  • I am very responsible, dependable, hard working, and am very flexible with my skill set, I learn things very quickly, and proficient in managing time as we have a lot of tasks that are time sensitive
  • Task oriented
  • I am also great with people whether it be customers, employees, or my higher ups.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Education

Human Services -

Fair Haven Union High School
Fair Haven, VT
06.2008

Skills

  • Food Production
  • Food Preparation
  • Cooking
  • Kitchen Experience
  • Management (4 years)
  • Customer service (10 years)
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Operations Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Managing, checking in, communicating, directing vendors and merchandisers
  • Policy Implementation
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Sales management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Project Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Decision-Making
  • Hiring and Training
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Task Delegation
  • Scheduling and Coordinating

Timeline

Line Cook

The Wheel Inn
09.2023 - Current

Manager

Dollar General-Fair Haven, VT
09.2019 - Current

Human Services -

Fair Haven Union High School

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