Kimberly Tolson
Columbus,OH
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
Coco Beach High School
Cocoa Beach, FL
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Prepared hot entrees according to recipes and instructions provided by supervisor.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Prepared and served food in a high-volume cafeteria setting, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of cafeteria for breakfast, lunch, and special events.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
Food Truck Operator
Kona Ice
West Chester, OH
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Set up and broke down food truck station, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Performed maintenance checks on the food truck regularly.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently using cash registers or POS systems.
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading equipment into the food truck when necessary.
- Handled cash and card transactions, maintaining accuracy in financial exchanges.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with health regulations.
Secretary
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team efficiency
- Promptly answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Assisted in administrative duties for office team, including making phone calls, copies and schedules
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department
Makeup Consultant
Clinique
Scott AFB, United States
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection
- Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to support maintenance of healthy skin
- Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests
Front Cashier
Kroger
Holland, United States
01.2005 - 07.2006
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers
- Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences
Deli Clerk
Kroger
Holland, United States
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices
- Stored refrigerated and frozen items at correct temperatures to comply with food safety rules
- Created appealing food arrangements for party trays and specialized orders
- Used downtimes to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods
- Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences
- Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness
- Maintained proper signage and pricing information for displays, cases and counters
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company
Hostess
Bob Evans
Maumee, United States
04.2002 - 10.2003
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking
- Collaborated with kitchen and wait staffs to accurately inform groups of wait times for tables and food
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders
Education
Some college (no degree) -
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE03.2019
High school diploma or equivalent -
Springfield High School
Holland, OH05.2006
Skills
- Food preparation
- Social media promotion
- Menu development
- Supply ordering
- Permit acquisition
- Local regulations
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
Coco Beach High School
09.2023 - 03.2024
Food Truck Operator
Kona Ice
04.2023 - 10.2023
Secretary
Metropolitan Community College
01.2019 - 11.2020
Makeup Consultant
Clinique
02.2011 - 07.2012
Front Cashier
Kroger
01.2005 - 07.2006
Deli Clerk
Kroger
01.2004 - 07.2006
Hostess
Bob Evans
04.2002 - 10.2003
Some college (no degree) -
Metropolitan Community College
High school diploma or equivalent -
Springfield High School
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