Mary Cunningham
Wright City,OK
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Valliant House, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Expertly reduced food waste while fostering a collaborative team environment. Developed effective kitchen policies, ensuring compliance with health codes and achieving high inspection scores. A dedicated team player committed to operational excellence.
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Choctaw Nation Headstart
08.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Kitchen Manager
Valliant House
06.2017 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.
Education
No Degree - Home Health Care
Certified Nurse Assistant
Idabel, OK05-2010
High School Diploma -
Haworth High School
Haworth, OK05-1974
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Team Player
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Health code compliance
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Choctaw Nation Headstart
08.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Valliant House
06.2017 - 12.2019
No Degree - Home Health Care
Certified Nurse Assistant
High School Diploma -
Haworth High School
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