Lorraine Whelan
Long Beach,NY
Summary
Experienced Cook Manager with strengths in inventory control, kitchen scheduling, and team leadership. Known for keeping busy deli operations organized, maintaining sanitation standards, and delivering smooth customer service.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Lindell Deli & Grocery
Long Beach, New York
04.1991 - Current
- Supported customer order processing for hot meals, sandwiches, and catered trays.
- Sourced ingredients and kitchen materials to meet daily deli and grocery demands.
- Ensured sanitation, cleanliness, and equipment readiness in deli work areas.
- Assisted with food prep, cooking, and display case presentation in grocery deli area.
- Maintained kitchen schedules, workflow, and stock rotation in busy store setting.
- Managed inventory of all food items and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
SUNY At Cortland
Cortland, NYSome College (No Degree) - Culinary
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NYSkills
- Food preparation
- Catering oversight
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen scheduling
- Inventory control
- Ordering supplies
- Supply ordering and management
- Cash reconciliation
- Order processing
- Food service management
- Kitchen operations
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Multitasking
Timeline
Cook Manager
Lindell Deli & Grocery
04.1991 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
SUNY At Cortland
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Nassau Community College