Rita Schank
Cotati,CA
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record of enhancing back-of-house and front-of-house operations. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to fostering teamwork in collaborative environments. Expertise includes bakery production, food service, and sales, complemented by a meticulous approach to cleanliness standards. Dedicated to achieving excellence and delivering high-quality outcomes in fast-paced settings, with experience at Udi's Bread, Marla Bakery, and The Madrona in various production and event roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Back of House Team Member
Marla Bakery SR
Santa Rosa
05.2026 - Current
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain high-quality food preparation standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and ingredients.
- Managed daily operations at farmer's market, ensuring product quality and freshness.
- Developed strong customer relationships, enhancing sales through personalized service.
Food Runner
The Madrona
Healdsburg, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Delivered food efficiently to tables, ensuring exceptional guest service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Assisted servers in fulfilling customer requests, improving overall service speed.
- Supported efficient restaurant operations by consistently restocking supplies as needed throughout shifts.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations during food handling and delivery.
24-Hour Caregiver Provider
Fox Home Health
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Provided in home care with responsibilities including meal preparation, kitchen upkeep, and assistance with daily routines. Maintained a clean and organized living space, ensured timely medication reminders, and supported overall comfort and wellbeing with attention to detail and reliability.
Event Sales & Customer Service Representative
Enlightened Stones and Designs
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed booth set up and sales at festivals and gem fairs, handling customer interactions, product promotion, and point of sale transactions using Square.
- Maintained organized displays, tracked inventory and pricing using Excel, and supported smooth day of operations in face paced event environments.
- Vended over 20 Music Festivals and Gem Fairs in a management role.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA11-2027
No Degree - Photography
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA04-2017
No Degree - Horticulture
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI04-2011
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Back of House Team Member
Marla Bakery SR
05.2026 - Current
Food Runner
The Madrona
05.2025 - Current
24-Hour Caregiver Provider
Fox Home Health
03.2024 - 03.2026
Event Sales & Customer Service Representative
Enlightened Stones and Designs
03.2020 - 03.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Santa Rosa Junior College
No Degree - Photography
Santa Rosa Junior College
No Degree - Horticulture
Fox Valley Technical College