Olimpia Clarke
Newbury,OH
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Lead with expertise in team collaboration, customer service, and problem-solving. Proven ability to train staff and manage kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards while minimizing waste.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Flour LLC
Mooreland Hills OH
02.2016 - 04.2026
- Oversaw morning kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed supply orders and vendor relationships to maintain optimal stock levels for kitchen operations.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for new kitchen staff members based on experience, skill set alignment, and by using my Spanish language to interview Spanish candidates
Kitchen Prep Cook
Games Keepers LLC
Chagrin Falls, OH
03.2013 - 02.2016
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables for daily meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and minimizing waste through efficient use of supplies.
- Coordinated with chefs to streamline food preparation processes, improving kitchen workflow efficiency.
Head House Maid
Chagrin Falls INN
Chagrin Falls, OH
04.2009 - 01.2013
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms and common areas
- Assisted with laundry services, ensuring timely and efficient turnaround
- Utilized cleaning equipment and supplies to uphold high standards of hygiene
- Collaborated with team members to optimize daily cleaning schedules
- Conducted inventory checks on cleaning supplies, managing stock levels effectively
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and procedures
- Implemented best practices for safety and sanitation in all housekeeping tasks
Education
Associate of Science -
Universidad Autonoma Queretaro
Queretaro, MX03-1989
Skills
- Ordering supplies
- Waste reduction
- Food storage
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration and leadership
Accomplishments
- Enhanced team productivity by introducing essential process improvements.
- Oversaw back of house for 2 operation.
- Managed back of house operations for 2 establishment.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Flour LLC
02.2016 - 04.2026
Kitchen Prep Cook
Games Keepers LLC
03.2013 - 02.2016
Head House Maid
Chagrin Falls INN
04.2009 - 01.2013
Associate of Science -
Universidad Autonoma Queretaro