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Lauryn McHenry

Muldrow,Oklahoma

Summary

Ambitious and enthusiastic problem-solver and leader with a background in food service and management, eager to embark on the journey into a new career field. Committed to pursuing an opportunity to participate in a radiography program with aspirations to begin a new career path in the field of imaging science. Hardworking and confident in my abilities to make this career transition and will approach this mission with focus and determination.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Blessings Golf Club
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for coordinating the hiring process by scheduling and conducting interviews of potential candidates
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, constructive motivation, positive reinforcement, and disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Managed kitchen staff schedules and ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by reordering food stock and dry goods while monitoring food costs.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
  • Created monthly inventory spreadsheets calculating food cost, waste, and overall adherence to the budget.

Kitchen Manager

Feed and Folly
03.2020 - 07.2023
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Delegated assignments and duties to cooks and monitored food production to verify proper preparation and presentation of meals.
  • Responsible for training new staff members and cross-training employees in new roles ensuring that each member is performing at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and developed daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
  • Performed quarterly performance reviews to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.

Cook

Village Inn
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders and meet customers' requests.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Cook/Baker

Calico County
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Worked in multiple positions and was willing to contribute to the team in a variety of ways to ensure overall success.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College
Sallisaw, OK
01-2026

High School Diploma -

Muldrow High School
Muldrow, OK
05-2011

Skills

  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Scheduling
  • Costumer service
  • Catering
  • Event coordinating
  • Team leadership and management
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Inventory and food cost control
  • ServSafe certification

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Blessings Golf Club
07.2023 - 09.2024

Kitchen Manager

Feed and Folly
03.2020 - 07.2023

Cook

Village Inn
01.2018 - 01.2020

Cook/Baker

Calico County
01.2016 - 01.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Allied Health

Carl Albert State College

High School Diploma -

Muldrow High School
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