Nadine (Nada) Bruce
Myrtle Beach
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Margaritaville, excelling in food preparation and event planning. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing team productivity while maintaining rigorous safety and sanitation standards. Adept at inventory management and quality control, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook-Prep
Dagwoods Deli
Myrtle Beach
10.2022 - Current
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Prep Supervisior
Margaritaville
Myrtle Beach
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Assisted in planning and executing special events and catering services.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Fulfillment Associate
Lowe's
Surfside Beach
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Tracked outgoing orders to provide shipping status to customers.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Labeled boxes and placed in outbound collection areas.
Sales Associate
Walmart
Garden City
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
Prep Manager
Margaritaville
06.2004 - 08.2013
- Assisted in planning and executing special events and catering services.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Monitored actions of staff and customers to uphold health and safety standards.
- Hired and trained new food service personnel to maintain high productivity levels of staff.
- Adhered to company food, safety, quality and sanitation policies.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Walters State Community College
Sevierville, TN05-2004
Skills
- Food preparation
- Event planning
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Sanitation practices
- Team management
- Employee training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook-Prep
Dagwoods Deli
10.2022 - Current
Prep Supervisior
Margaritaville
05.2022 - 08.2024
Fulfillment Associate
Lowe's
08.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Walmart
05.2019 - 08.2021
Prep Manager
Margaritaville
06.2004 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Walters State Community College
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