Kimberly Newton

Safe Haven Outreach Ministry – Jan. 2018 – Jan. 2022

Lead Cook

Washington, DC

· Acquired a Food Handlers permit as mandated.

· Planned menus. ordered supplies. and shopped for foodstuff.

· Adjusted recipes to meet dietary needs.

· Maintained kitchen equipment and ensured food safety standards were adhered to.

· Prepared meal ingredients, such as washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits, vegetables, and marinating meats.

· Preparing soups, salads, and sauces

· Supervises other kitchen assistants to ensure compliance with rules and guidelines.

· Interface with facility customers as well as the outside population to provide food.

· Ensured safe serve rules were always followed

· Ensured all aspects of safety and other health standards were maintained.

Contractor/ Alfred Street Baptist Church – Oct. 2023 - Present

Culinary Assistant

Arlington, Va.

· Prepares and organizes ingredients for cooking according to recipes, menu specifications and safe serve rules.

· Assists in the overall function of the culinary department within the church.

· Assists with cooks. Volunteers’ contractors and supervisors, ensuring that all tasks within the kitchen work in an effective and efficient manner.

· Works in a fast-paced environment demanding exemplary organizational skills and follow-through.

· Provides support, assistance in cleaning, preparing, organizing, and is responsible for the preparation of a wide variety of food.

· Works within the boundaries of a team player but can work independently.

· Ensures that a clean environment is always maintained in all kitchen areas, equipment and utensils, including storage areas and the pantry.

· Coordinates with staff members and other organizations to ensure that ample food in the kitchen is maintained.

· Cooks and assembles short-order food items quickly and efficiently.

· Assists with shopping as required and assist with storing items purchased,

· Assists in coordinating inventory of towels and linens to ensure accessibility and availability.

· Assists in set-up for all food functions to include table decorations, table cloths, and etiquette protocols as required.

· Serves in a professional manner at all times.