Maikya Austin

92G Culinary Specialist

United States, Navy

Norfolk, VA

06.2018 - Current

Operated as culinary coach and leader and engaged in detailed food preparation and service execution during especially busy times.
Partnered with sustainability team to minimize waste and creatively minimized global footprint in culinary operations.
Prepared and served food to approximately 20,000 personnel in average 12 hour work days.
Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
Reduced spending by 25% by documenting inventory and purchases for budget management.
Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Managed delivery of fresh rations in high volume environments for over 20,000 personnel.
Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Coordinated software conversion and implementation processes for company customers.
Coordinated technology events and marketing activities to engage customer base.
Trained and mentored 200 new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Carried out opening and closing functions to meet operational needs underpinning strong customer service.
Shouldered management responsibilities during absence of manager.
Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
Planned and implemented team projects to accomplish objectives.