Patricia Epps
Decatur,GA
Summary
Reliable and hardworking warehouse operator committed to getting each job done as quickly, efficiently and safely as possible.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Attendant/Operator 1
Schwans Global
Atlanta, GA
04.2015 - Current
- Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Responsible for achieving production requirements.
- Trained staff of 10 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product.
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Cook
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
Phenix City, AL
04.2012 - 04.2015
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Reduced food costs by 25 percent by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Verified freshness of products upon delivery.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Country Bar-B-Q
Columbus, GA
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
- Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition
- Baked, roasted, broiled, and steamed meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing.
- Responsible for the design and preparation of all menu items for private home/office setting.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
- Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events
- Managed food delivery for 200+ guests for special events
Warehouse Assistant
Russell Brand
Columbus, GA
02.2005 - 09.2010
- Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.
- Tagged all inbound merchandise with receiving date.
- Cleaned and maintained the warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
- Attached identifying tags to containers.
- Gathered, logged and monitored all shipping data.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smith High School
Atlanta, GA1987
Skills
- In-depth OSHA knowledge
- Assembly line production
- Production procedures
- Extremely quick learner
- Food safety certified
- Food preparation experience
- Experience with catering and events
- Kitchen management
- Supply ordering ability
- Food regulation compliance
- Extensive food/beverage knowledge
Timeline
Line Attendant/Operator 1
Schwans Global
04.2015 - Current
Cook
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
04.2012 - 04.2015
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Country Bar-B-Q
03.2009 - 04.2012
Warehouse Assistant
Russell Brand
02.2005 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Smith High School