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KRISTEN CASHEL

Lincoln City,OREGON

Summary

Responsible Kitchen Lead/Worker offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Worker/ Kitchen Lead

Sodexo Food Service
07.2018 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and optimizing workspace organization.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and closely monitoring inventory levels.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with the head chef to develop new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Assisted in training new kitchen staff members, ensuring they were familiar with equipment usage and safety procedures.
  • Delivered consistent meal quality by following standardized recipes and portion control protocols.
  • Complied with all federal, state, and local regulations governing safe food handling practices within the kitchen environment.
  • Managed ordering supplies and tracking inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels without compromising freshness or variety of ingredients.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Monitored food temperatures and quality throughout shifts.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School
Salem, OR
06.1981

Skills

  • Portioning
  • Portion Control
  • Temperature Control
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Workstation organization
  • Food presentation talent
  • Quality control
  • Effective communication
  • First aid training
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Allergen awareness
  • Cross-training experience
  • Customer service orientation
  • Time management abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Sanitation practices
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Positive Attitude
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Customer Service
  • Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • ServSafe Food Manager
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Workplace Safety

Accomplishments

    As kitchen worker with Sodexo I received two awards from the company. The first was in 2021 , the "Sodexo Shining Star Award for Team Spirit , Excellent Customer Service ,And Attendance". The second award I received was for "Best Salad Bar Presentation" in Dec. 2023

Certification

I have been through the CPR Training course provided by HSI , and have received my certification card for child, infant, and adult CPR/AED.


I have completed the Serve Safe Training for Managers class and scored a 90 on the test given .

Timeline

Kitchen Worker/ Kitchen Lead

Sodexo Food Service
07.2018 - 01.2024

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School

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