KORY SQUALLS

I am a dedicated Individual, striding towards growing and developing my career through obtaining and learning new information, as well as sharing and passing on my knowledge to others. I am seeking a responsible position with an opportunity to solve problems in an effective and creative manner in a challenging position. I plan to progress to use my professional skills in a dynamic and fast paced workplace.

• Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
• Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service.
• Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
• Administered bookkeeping functions to generate invoices and handle accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
• Implemented revenue strategies through statistical analysis.
• Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
• Represented business in marketplace and developed relationships with key accounts to promote and market business.
• Labeled and dated food, keeping industrial refrigerators and freezers neat and orderly.
• Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness or waste.
• Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating.
• Washed and sanitized hands throughout shift, promoting food safety and health requirements.
• Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
• Turned and stirred foods to confirm even cooking.
• Made special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches and salads.
• Service Industries Professional Relationships
• Sales Management
• Safety Regulations
• Motivational Leadership
• Sales Initiatives
• Complex Problem-Solving
• Service Assistance
• Bank Deposits
• Customer Satisfaction
• Improvement Plans
• Store Displays
• Store Opening and Closing
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Understanding P&L Oversight
• Cash Handling
• Credit Card Transaction Processing
• Strategic Risk Management
• Inventory Tracking
• Employee Coaching and Motivation
• Inventory Audits
• Reading Comprehension
• Line Cook Supervisor
• Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
• Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Opened or closed kitchen as dictated by department scheduling.
• Adhered to dress code and hygiene guidelines to promote food safety and sanitation.
• Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
• Sliced and weighed meats to maintain portion control standards.
• Trained newly hired line workers regarding store recipes and policies.
• Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.
• Prepared and sold food that met food quality indicators.
• Stored and organized ingredients into fridges and bins.
• Utilized grills, fryers and ovens to heat food to appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintained favorable working relationships with team members, promoting productive kitchen environment.
• Baked breads, rolls, cakes and pastries.
• Washed, peeled, cut and seeded fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption.
• Supervised work of kitchen staff.
• Fostered collaboration among team members using strong communication and prompt conflict resolution.
• Created successful shift plans, adjusting team member line-up to achieve shift efficiency.
• Used company tools and resources to train employees.
• Interviewed and hired employees under guidance of supervisor.
• Investigated safety incidents and reported findings to supervisor.
• Daily operation (food preparation, organize schedule, bank deposits, all cooking operations)
• Obtained leadership and personal skills
• Directed and coordinated activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties.
• Reviewed financial statements, sales or activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity.
• Organized and guided activities such as sales promotions requiring coordination with other department managers.
• Managed movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of operations.
• Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training.

References available upon request

• H&E Certified
• Safety LMS Certified
• First Aid Certified