Katelyn Manchester
Acushnet,MA
Summary
Food service professional with experience in cafeteria operations, food safety, and meal preparation. Skilled in sanitation practices, inventory tracking, and clear communication to support efficient, high-quality service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Worker
GNBVTHS
New Bedford, Massachusetts
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared cafeteria food items according to school nutrition guidelines.
- Served students and staff during breakfast and lunch periods.
- Cleaned counters, equipment, and dining areas to meet safety standards.
- Replenished serving lines with meals, utensils, and supplies.
- Followed food handling procedures to maintain clean service operations
- Assisted kitchen staff with meal setup and cleanup tasks
- Ensured safe food handling by regularly checking food temperatures and storage areas.
- Communicated politely with students, staff, and cafeteria team
- Served customers quickly and efficiently while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
- Adhered to sanitation policies when cleaning work areas.
- Organized and prepared ingredients for batch cooking.
- Stocked shelves with necessary supplies for cafeteria operations.
- Delivered top-quality service to students, employees, and school visitors through consistent adherence to standards.
- Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently to process payments from customers.
- Operated an industrial dishwasher to wash glassware and utensils.
- Delivered orders to kitchen and checked for accuracy and correct temperature on pick-up before serving to customers.
- Used proper portion sizes when serving meals to customers.
- Maintained tools, equipment and surfaces in clean, neat and working order.
- Adhered to safe and proper storage guidelines for incoming supplies.
- Upheld correct procedures for preparing foods and storing leftovers.
- Maintained adequate stock levels and prevented shortages by monitoring inventory of food items. of food items in order to ensure adequate supply at all times.
- Utilized safe and efficient methods for operating equipment.
- Monitored use of condiments, utensils and beverages.
- Provided nutritional information about menu items upon request.
- Trained new staff members on proper food handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted with catering events by setting up buffet lines.
- Rotated stock items so that older items are used first.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fair Haven High School
Fairhaven, MA06-2005
Skills
- Food safety
- Cash register operation
- Temperature control
- Inventory tracking
- Serving line setup
- Meal preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Clear communication
- Time management
- Batch cooking
- Ingredient preparation
- Problem solving
- Standardized recipes
- Nutrition
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning procedures
- Meal prep
- Allergies sensitivities
- Dishwashing
- Food quality standards
- Safe food handling
- Salad bar
- Food storage procedures
- Receiving supplies
- Problem-solving
- Stock management
- Portion control
- Sanitation procedures
- Supply replenishment
- Kitchen support
Timeline
Cafeteria Worker
GNBVTHS
09.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fair Haven High School