Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Latanya Hammond

Valdosta,GA

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Olive Garden, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Proven track record in reducing food waste through effective inventory control and fostering a collaborative team environment. Skilled in staff training and development, ensuring high-quality food preparation and exceptional customer service.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Egg And I
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Store Manager

Arby's Restaurant
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Sales Associate

Citi Trends
01.2025 - 05.2025

Open the store ticket the clothes,get out freight, use of cashier, deal with the loads

Kitchen Manager

Olive Garden
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Education

Business Math

Eastside High
Paterson, NJ
06.1988

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Staff training and development
  • Inventory control
  • Waste reduction
  • Safe food handling
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Team collaboration and leadership

Timeline

Sales Associate

Citi Trends
01.2025 - 05.2025

Kitchen Manager

Olive Garden
02.2021 - 01.2025

Kitchen Manager

Egg And I

Store Manager

Arby's Restaurant

Business Math

Eastside High
Latanya Hammond