Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Lashundra Williams

Lashundra Williams

Nacogdoches,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Executive Chef Manager with a proven track record at Magnolia Court Assisted Living, excelling in menu development and kitchen management. Enhanced dining experiences through innovative culinary techniques and fostered teamwork, resulting in improved staff morale and operational efficiency. Committed to food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance and high-quality service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Chef Manager

Magnolia Court Assisted Living
10.2021 - 08.2025
  • Fostered a positive work environment where employees felt valued and motivated to perform at their best, contributing to the team''s success.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency, reducing food waste and increasing overall productivity.
  • Implemented strict food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department regulations.
  • Led menu development efforts, incorporating seasonal ingredients to provide fresh and exciting options for guests yearround.
  • Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and diverse menus for various occasions and events.
  • Delivered consistently exceptional culinary experiences by focusing on quality control in every aspect of food preparation and presentation.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.

Cook

Village of the Heights
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.

Cook

Sodexo Dining Services
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Contributed to positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff members.
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
  • Fostered positive work environment by maintaining professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • Improved operational efficiency by implementing system for pre-soaking heavily soiled pots and pans, reducing cleaning time.
  • Reinforced health codes compliance, regularly cleaning and sanitizing dishwasher area and sinks.

Cook

Willowbrook Nursing Home
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Enhanced teamwork within kitchen staff by fostering collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
  • Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.

Data Entry Clerk

Etech
11.2008 - 06.2016
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to collect and enter data, ensuring interdepartmental coherence.
  • Improved data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and updating customer information.
  • Supported marketing efforts by accurately entering customer data for targeted campaigns.
  • Used computer software to store and retrieve data.
  • Followed data entry protocols, rules and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX
05.1987

Skills

  • Sanitation standards
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen management
  • Menu development
  • Culinary techniques
  • Cooking skills
  • Food safety
  • Safe food handling

Certification

  • Certified Manager, The Village of the Heights and Magnolia Court - 5 years

Timeline

Executive Chef Manager

Magnolia Court Assisted Living
10.2021 - 08.2025

Cook

Village of the Heights
09.2020 - 09.2021

Cook

Sodexo Dining Services
07.2017 - 11.2019

Cook

Willowbrook Nursing Home
01.2016 - 12.2018

Data Entry Clerk

Etech
11.2008 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Nacogdoches High School

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