Megan Coffman

• Prepared and assembled menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining quality output.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely restocking of kitchen supplies.

• Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
• Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
• Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
• Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

Opened and operated a small coffee/tea shop located within a record shop. Handled all operations within the coffee shop.

kitchen manager

• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.