Melissa Meacham

Davidson's Family Restaurant

Lakewood, NY

08.1996 - 06.2024

Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.