Olivia McClain
Butlerville,IN
Summary
Adept at culinary creativity and fostering teamwork, I significantly enhanced meal diversity and student satisfaction at Jennings County Schools. My expertise in food safety and knack for negotiating with vendors led to high-quality, cost-effective meals. Recognized for multitasking and exceptional service, I consistently met dietary needs, ensuring compliance and sanitation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Cook
Jennings County Schools
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Received positive feedback from students and staff alike for consistently providing high-quality meals that met dietary needs.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Served as a dependable resource for colleagues seeking advice or guidance on menu planning, recipe adjustments, or other related tasks.
- Ensured compliance with health codes through regular equipment cleaning and sanitation practices.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Provided exceptional service by addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Demonstrated flexibility by stepping in for absent cooks when needed, ensuring minimal disruption to services provided.
- Increased student satisfaction by offering diverse, nutritious meal options tailored to their preferences.
Cook
Mayasari Indonesian Grill
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Managed kitchen inventory for optimal stock levels and reduced waste.
- Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Cooked meals to meet customer dietary preferences and special requests.
- Engaged with guests to gather feedback and improve menu offerings.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jennings County High School
North Vernon, IN05.2023
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Sanitation practices
- Contamination prevention
- Performance improvement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Culinary creativity
- Nutrition awareness
Timeline
Substitute Cook
Jennings County Schools
06.2023 - 12.2024
Cook
Mayasari Indonesian Grill
08.2021 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Jennings County High School
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