Misty Grisham
Wichita,KS
Summary
Detail-oriented kitchen professional with strong organizational skills, ensuring cleanliness and efficient food preparation. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and team collaboration.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Prep Cook
Caseys General Stores Inc
Wichita, KS
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for various menu items.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including mixers, slicers, and ovens for food preparation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food prep processes and enhance service efficiency.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
Wichita, KS
02.2012 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging educational activities to foster child development.
- Established a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years.
- Coordinated daily schedules and routines to ensure consistency and stability for children.
- Maintained accurate records of children's progress and activities for parent communication.
Assistant Night Manager
Spangles Restraunt
Wichita, KS
05.2005 - 02.2019
- Supervised night operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels during night shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing guest satisfaction and retention rates.
Breakfast Manager
Spangles
Wichita, KS
01.1999 - 03.2004
- Oversaw daily breakfast operations to ensure quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service speed and efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective ordering practices.
- Monitored employee performance, providing feedback and coaching for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations, maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
- Managed daily operations for a smooth-running breakfast shift, resulting in increased guest retention.
- Serviced guests with food and beverage requirements.
- Trained new staff members on restaurant policies, procedures, and customer service standards, contributing to their professional development.
- Supervised a team of servers and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment and high employee morale.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure consistent product quality and timely deliveries.
- Assisted with training and development of food and beverage team.
- Maximized profitability by analyzing sales trends, forecasting demand, and adjusting staffing levels accordingly.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and efficient breakfast service.
- Monitored guest feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and implement necessary changes.
- Addressed any customer complaints or concerns promptly, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills while maintaining professionalism.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize inventory management and reduce food waste.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends by attending conferences or workshops, staying current with best practices for breakfast management.
- Boosted employee morale through recognition programs acknowledging outstanding performance within the breakfast team.
- Approached guests and employees with personable and welcoming attitude to promote friendly environment.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback that encouraged growth within their roles.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
North High
Wichita, KS05-1998
Skills
- Cleanliness
- Ingredient preparation
- Organization
- Portion control
- Temperature control
- Sanitation procedures
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food storage
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Measuring ingredients
- Recipe execution
- Food allergy awareness
- Quick-learning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer service
- Following instructions
- Food preparation
- Workstation maintenance
- Efficient multitasking
- Highly motivated
- Food handling
- Dependable and reliable
- Stock rotation
- Cleaning and organization
- Active listener
- Safe food handling
- Sauce preparation
- Flexible schedule
- Food processing
- Chopping vegetables
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Kitchen organization
- Ambitious
- Ingredient inspection
- Kitchen operations
- Batch cooking
- Adherence to recipes
- Performance improvement
- Inventory stocking
- Equipment sanitation
- Proper portioning
- Recipe adherence
- Temperature monitoring
- Food spoilage prevention
- Measurements and weights
- Food inspection
- Meat cutting
- Willingness to learn
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Stock management
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Food safety oversight
- Vegetable washing
- Cooking equipment setup
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Foodservice sanitation
- Safe food handling procedures
- Recipe preparation
- Baking techniques
- Effective prioritization
- Recipe reading
- Punctual and honest
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Cooking
- Measurements and calculations
Timeline
Kitchen Prep Cook
Caseys General Stores Inc
05.2025 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed Services
02.2012 - 01.2024
Assistant Night Manager
Spangles Restraunt
05.2005 - 02.2019
Breakfast Manager
Spangles
01.1999 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
North High