Michelle York
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in food service at Gowanda Central School District. Proven ability in managing kitchen operations and training staff, while excelling in customer service and cash handling. Recognized for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring nutritious meals for over 400 students daily.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Cashier
Gowanda Central School District
10.2019 - 10.2025
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols, food handling, and safety procedures.
- Assisted with overseeing daily kitchen operations, maintaining cleanliness and organization standards.
- Operated cash register for cash and check transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained all invoices and worked closely with the business office
- Processed timecards
- Managed our Point-of-Sale program
- Prepped and cooked breakfast and lunch for 400+ students and staff daily
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Managed inventory, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
Food Service Worker
Personal Touch Food Service
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Assisted Cook with morning prep
- Responsible for prepping and maintaining all salad for both to-go and salad bar for students and staff
- Greeted students and staff while serving the main lunch
- Cashier duties, processing both cash and check transactions while monitoring account balances
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Monitored quality control measures to ensure consistency in food presentation.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
Office Administrator
Steve York Flooring
05.2004 - 01.2015
- Worked in our family owned business handling all scheduling, ordering of material and supplies
- I was the main contact person, handling scheduling conflicts,and both contractor and customer questions and concerns
- Helped with the hands on installations when needed
Secretary to the Owner
Supreme Painting
02.2001 - 05.2003
- Coordinated scheduling between customers and our painters/wallpaper installer
- Ordered materials according to our customer's specifications
- Created estimates for work quotes
- Ordered materials according to our cnustomer's specifications
- Handled customer deposits
- Banking
- Assisted the owner with any tasks at hand
Education
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School
East Aurora, NYSkills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Managerial skills
- Payroll processing
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Portion control
- Food handling
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Cash handling
Timeline
Cook/Cashier
Gowanda Central School District
10.2019 - 10.2025
Food Service Worker
Personal Touch Food Service
04.2015 - 09.2019
Office Administrator
Steve York Flooring
05.2004 - 01.2015
Secretary to the Owner
Supreme Painting
02.2001 - 05.2003
High School Diploma -
East Aurora High School