Summary
Overview
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Education
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Kristen  DeVane

Kristen DeVane

Winter Haven,FL

Summary

Responsible Food Preparation team member offering proven skills in maintaining clean facilities and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Assistant

Astoria Health & Rehab
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing customized meal plans according to dietary needs and restrictions
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen area for efficient meal preparation and service
  • Ensured food safety standards were met by adhering to proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures

Food Preparation Worker

Walt Disney World
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Recorded, monitored, and maintained optimal and required food temperatures through kitchen, restaurant, and storage areas
  • Utilized culinary and cutlery tools to prepare various foods for cooking or cold dish presentations
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads

Food Prep/Server

Kinneret Retirement Home
08.2013 - 03.2017
  • Created orders, documented special requests and followed up with kitchen personnel to foster top-quality service and minimize complaints
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to restock employee and customer supplies, including ice, condiments, utensils, napkins, and trays
  • Arranged tables for customers, following established preparation procedures to provide guests with excellent experiences

Education

Certificate - Baking And Pastry Arts

Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Certificate - Culinary Arts Management Operations

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA

Skills

  • Food Preparation
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Meal Serving
  • Food Assembly
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Proper Cleaning Techniques
  • Storage Methods
  • Eager to Learn

Timeline

Dietary Assistant

Astoria Health & Rehab
04.2021 - 01.2024

Food Preparation Worker

Walt Disney World
08.2017 - 01.2018

Food Prep/Server

Kinneret Retirement Home
08.2013 - 03.2017

Certificate - Baking And Pastry Arts

Valencia College

Certificate - Culinary Arts Management Operations

Olympic College