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Kimberly Knight

Kimberly Knight

Saint Albans

Summary

My goal is to work with purpose. I enjoy interacting with people and have a bubbly personality. I am very committed to meeting federal standards and completing shift goals. I enjoy training and always work hard to set great standards and create a great team.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operation Manager

WVU Medicine-South Charleston
08.2012 - 02.2025
  • My career began as a PSA, patient service attendant. I have moved on to work every position in the dietary department. I worked as the operation manager at St. Francis hospital for 18 months, where my responsibilities were to make bi-weekly schedule and cover all void shifts. Responsible for monthly budgets and financial reports. I am currently the head cook at St. Francis. I order inventory and am responsible for supplying all department needs and putting away all truck orders in compliance with Joint Commission. Responsible for all catering events. Train all employees in compliance with menu needs for patients and meeting federal standards.

Prep Cook/cook

Purdue University
05.2009 - 04.2012
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.

Education

12 - General Studies

Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston, WV
06.1987

Skills

  • Kitchen Experience (10 years)
  • Food Service (10 years)
  • Meal Preparation (10 years)
  • Cooking (10 years)
  • Culinary Experience (10 years)
  • Kitchen Management Experience (2 years)
  • POS (3 years)
  • Banquet Experience (10 years)
  • Profit & Loss (6 years)
  • Restaurant Experience (10 years)
  • Food Safety (10 years)
  • Inventory Control (6 years)
  • Food Production (10 years)
  • Food Handling (10 years)
  • Catering (10 years)
  • Menu Planning (10 years)
  • Knife skills

Certification

  • Certified food protection manager March 2023 to March 2028
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Driver's License May 2000 to Present
  • ServSafe

Timeline

Operation Manager

WVU Medicine-South Charleston
08.2012 - 02.2025

Prep Cook/cook

Purdue University
05.2009 - 04.2012

12 - General Studies

Stonewall Jackson High School
Kimberly Knight