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Kimberly Jaycox

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Meadowbrook Residential Center
04.2025 - 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.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Cook

Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with faculty, staff, students, parents, and vendors as part of daily responsibilities.

Youth Services Outreach Specialist

Presbyterian Children's Home and Services
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mentored and guided young individuals, assisting them in setting goals and overcoming obstacles.
  • Fostered positive relationships between clients, families, school personnel, and other stakeholders through regular communication and collaboration.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends and updates relevant to the field of youth services.
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to support program initiatives and enhance service delivery.
  • Facilitated group sessions promoting personal growth, leadership skills development, conflict resolution techniques, among others for participants in various settings.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive environment for diverse groups of participants during outreach events and activities.
  • Provided crisis intervention support when necessary addressing the immediate needs of clients while connecting them with appropriate resources.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, progress updates, referrals made or received within the scope of the role.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
  • Monitored progress towards service plan goals.

Cook

East MO Action Agency Headstart
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Kept accurate records of food stocks, supplies, and equipment maintenance needs to support efficient inventory management and kitchen upkeep.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with faculty, staff, students, parents, and vendors as part of daily responsibilities.
  • Consistently met deadlines for meal preparation despite fluctuating demands or unexpected challenges in the kitchen environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, conducting routine checks and ordering supplies as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations and promoting food safety.
  • Supported school initiatives for promoting health and wellness by integrating nutritional education components into meal planning processes.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency with proper food storage techniques, reducing waste and saving resources.
  • Coordinated efforts with other kitchen staff members to ensure seamless operation from meal preparation through cleanup.
  • Adapted recipes for diverse dietary needs of students, ensuring all children enjoyed nutritious and delicious meals regardless of restrictions.
  • Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.

KItchen Manager

Presbyterian Children's Home and Services
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.

Education

Associate of Science - Social Work

Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Valley R6
HIgh School
05-1998

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Remote support
  • Customer relationship management
  • Recordkeeping skills
  • Empathy and patience
  • Activity planning
  • Call management

Timeline

Cook

Meadowbrook Residential Center
04.2025 - Current

Cook

Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
10.2023 - 11.2024

Youth Services Outreach Specialist

Presbyterian Children's Home and Services
06.2022 - 05.2023

Cook

East MO Action Agency Headstart
02.2020 - 05.2022

KItchen Manager

Presbyterian Children's Home and Services
08.2017 - 01.2020

Associate of Science - Social Work

Mineral Area College

High School Diploma -

Valley R6

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