Kim Lewis
Killeen
Summary
Experienced cook specializing in food safety and meal preparation, honed in skilled nursing and memory care environments as well as fast food settings. Enhanced operational efficiency led to increased customer satisfaction and timely meal service. Demonstrated leadership skills contribute to high-quality culinary operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Touchstone Communities
Harker Heights
10.2025 - Current
- Prep, cook also serve the evening meal for 120-130 residents!
- Prepare special diet textures as well as set and break down serving line!
- Change fryer and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment!
- Log temperature of items prepared set up and close out the kitchen for the oncoming shift
Cook/Prep Line Cook
Hacienda
Georgetown
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepare meals for AM shift, ensuring quality and consistency in flavors.
- Manage two stations, boosting kitchen efficiency and service speed.
- Collaborate on meal prep and portioning, enhancing event support.
- Maintain cleanliness, ensuring a safe and organized kitchen environment.
- Coordinate timely meal prep, improving customer satisfaction.
- Monitored ingredient inventory levels, implementing a restocking schedule that minimized waste and ensured uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, leading to noticeable gains in kitchen throughput and improved service delivery.
Cook
The Wesleyan
Georgetown
02.2020 - 05.2023
- Cook for two kitchens throughout the week (west and east kitchen)
- Make meals, batch cooking (buffet style), and soups daily
- Clean and organize the kitchen
- Assist with special events and holidays
Kitchen Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Kingsland
- Schedule for a team of 9, monitor hours and inventory
- Order by 4 weekly rotation menu
- Plan special meals and meet with residents for clinical side of the house
Cook
Estrella Oaks
Georgetown
- Swing shift cook
- Help stock the pantry and freezer areas
- Close out shift with daily cleaning chores
- Check off all other employees’ work completed during AM shift or opening shift
Kitchen Manager
Estrella Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
Georgetown
- Oversee meal planning, ordering of food, and scheduling of staff
- Manage 9 employees in the dietary department
- Care plans with resident's charting initial intake for food preferences
- Quarterly and annual charting in reference to dietary and weights
- Balance PPD for labor & raw food cost
Call Center Agent
Starwood Hotel and Resorts
Austin
- Assist in travel arrangements for business women and men worldwide
- Plan family vacations and assist with Starwood preferred member accounts
DFA Shift Leader
PCSI
Killeen
- Oversee 15-20 DFAs to assure proper accountability and cleaning of facilities
- Monitor preparation and service of food and beverage orders
- Work hand in hand with military personnel
- Maintain stock in accordance with military standards
Janitor
Hughes Group
Lakewood
- Clean government housing on military installation when family members relocated
- Clean offices at Recreation center, including break rooms and bathrooms
Education
Associate - Business Management
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA, US05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Dietary Manager Training
Temple College
Temple, TXAssociate - Psychology, Fundamentals of Cooking and Admin Curriculum
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX, USSkills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Menu planning
- Customer service
Timeline
Cook
Touchstone Communities
10.2025 - Current
Cook/Prep Line Cook
Hacienda
05.2023 - 05.2025
Cook
The Wesleyan
02.2020 - 05.2023
Kitchen Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Cook
Estrella Oaks
Kitchen Manager
Estrella Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
Call Center Agent
Starwood Hotel and Resorts
DFA Shift Leader
PCSI
Janitor
Hughes Group
Associate - Business Management
Spokane Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Dietary Manager Training
Temple College
Associate - Psychology, Fundamentals of Cooking and Admin Curriculum
Central Texas College