Mary Bowman
Nicholasville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Kitchen Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing and coordinating all operations in busy kitchen environments. Strengths include strong leadership, maintaining high standards of food quality, and effectively managing staff to ensure smooth operations. Successfully improved operational efficiency in previous roles by implementing streamlined processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Heartland Christian Academy, Inc.
Nicholasville, KY
09.2013 - Current
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Worked with team to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Completed daily operations of the kitchen, including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes, and plate presentation.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and identified their needs.
- Answered incoming calls promptly, providing accurate information about products and services.
- Provided service information to customers, as needed.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions accurately and efficiently.
Private Babysitter
Multiple Families
Lexington, KY
06.1994 - 05.2013
- Cared for sick children following doctor's orders for medication administration and special care needs.
- Provided meals, snacks and drinks for children according to parents' instructions.
- Instructed children in personal hygiene habits such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Transported children to school, daycare or other activities as needed.
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Attended trainings on child development topics relevant to the job.
- Maintained a safe environment by supervising all activities closely.
- Monitored developmental milestones such as crawling, walking, talking.
- Read stories, sang songs and played music to entertain children.
- Developed positive relationships with families through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Taught basic manners like saying please and thank you.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare such as tidying up toys or washing dishes used during meal preparation.
- Assisted with homework assignments when needed.
- Changed diapers and potty trained toddlers.
- Created age-appropriate activity plans that promoted learning through fun experiences.
Education
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KYSkills
- Supply Ordering
- Kitchen Management
- Menu development
- Purchasing
- Product Rotation
- Food Safety
- Multitasking and Organization
- Sanitation Standards
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Flexible Schedule
- Customer Service
- Health Inspections
- Verbal and written communication
- Food Preparation
Certification
- Kitchen Management License
- Leadership Certificates
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Heartland Christian Academy, Inc.
09.2013 - Current
Private Babysitter
Multiple Families
06.1994 - 05.2013
Bryan Station High School
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