Melinda Edgerton
Labor Worker
Newman Lake,WA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Affordable Custom Cabinets
Otis Orchards, WA
03.2018 - Current
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Food Preparation Worker
Empire Beverage
Spokane Valley, WA
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Monitored and maintained required food temperatures for safety.
- Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.
- Transferred supplies and equipment between storage and work areas to support food preparation.
- Measured, mixed and cooked ingredients following directions and nutritional restrictions.
- Coordinated and oversaw food handling following procedures and sanitation standards.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
Head Cook
Post Falls Senior Center
Post Falls, ID
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 5-person team producing more than 265 plates per day.
- Prepared operational reports and analysis, monitored trends and made appropriate recommendations for success.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Determined purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
Head Cook and Transportation
Post Falls School District
Post Falls, ID
09.2001 - 06.2014
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Prepared operational reports and analysis, monitored trends and made appropriate recommendations for success.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Determined purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items.
- Coordinated hiring and training activities for kitchen and back of house employees while continuously monitoring performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tongue River High School
Dayton Wy06.1983
Skills
Driving/Transport to deliver food to middle school and Elementary schools from the High School
- Team Player
- Jobsite Safety
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Team Collaboration
- Situational Awareness
- Job Site Organization
- Safety-First Mentality
- Willingness to Learn
- Time Management
- Site Condition Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Material Handling
- Physical Agility and Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Superior Work Ethic
- Vehicle Loading and Unloading
- Loading and Unloading Systems
- Safety Procedures
- Material and Labor Scheduling
- Active Listening
- Safety Behaviors Expertise
- Customer Preferences
- Problem-Solving
- Coordination
- Service-Orientation
Timeline
Laborer
Affordable Custom Cabinets
03.2018 - Current
Food Preparation Worker
Empire Beverage
11.2016 - 04.2018
Head Cook
Post Falls Senior Center
10.2014 - 11.2016
Head Cook and Transportation
Post Falls School District
09.2001 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Tongue River High School