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Sabrina McTizic

Bolivar,TN

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Member

Jacks Family Resturant
09.2023 - Current
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.

Food Truck Operator

Mac’s Cruzin Cuisine
03.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced food truck environment.
  • Accepted orders and packed food for takeout and delivery.
  • Ensured cleanliness and safety within food truck, adhering to local health department guidelines.

Cook

Green Frog
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Cafeteria Manager

Hardeman County Schools
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Recruited trained, and supervised staff to ensure exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting.
  • Managed budgets, analyzing financial data to make informed decisions on purchasing and menu pricing.
  • Used computer to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
  • Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
  • Monitored cash handling procedures closely, ensuring accuracy in transactions and reducing instances of theft or fraud.
  • Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
  • Implemented catalog system for students' meal cards to expedite lunch lines, decreasing overall wait times.
  • Planned nutritionally-balanced menus for students by studying current dining trends.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Reviewed employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback for improvement where necessary.
  • Streamlined cafeteria operations for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness through proper inventory management.

Culinary arts instructor

Hardeman county school district
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for providing instruction, academic advisement, instructional management, program recruitment, student retention, and graduation efforts
  • Promoted a safe and hygienic kitchen environment by enforcing strict sanitation guidelines and proper food handling practices.
  • Designed hands-on lesson plans for students every semester.
  • Strengthened teamwork among students by emphasizing collaboration during group projects and tasks in the kitchen environment.
  • Encouraged students to enhance recipes with personal style.
  • Taught basic cooking skills during both one-on-one and group classes.
  • Increased student success rate through consistent evaluations, constructive feedback, and tailored support.
  • Improved course curriculum by collaborating with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans and hands-on activities.
  • Implemented effective time management strategies for students during practical cooking sessions, preparing them for fast-paced professional kitchens.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of culinary trends and techniques, ensuring relevant content delivery in instructional materials.
  • Established standards for instructors in training and classroom management.
  • Maintained clean, neat and well-sanitized kitchen.

Food Service Manager

Youth Town of Tennessee
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Participation in interviews and making recommendations for hiring
  • Day to day supervision of kitchen
  • Implementation of dietitian approved menus
  • Purchasing and payment of food
  • Converting menus to USDA guidelines
  • Tracking food cost, ordering and inventory
  • Must have intermediate use and knowledge of Microsoft products, Word and Working knowledge of email systems and the internet
  • Ability to develop, deliver and maintain systems that meet the needs of the customer
  • Ability to train staff to deliver excellent customer service.

Sous chef/ Assist kitchen manager

Isabella’s Louisiana Bistro
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Cooking and preparing food to order
  • Scheduling several staff for shifts
  • Come up with new dishes which appeal to the customers
  • Produce high quality dishes that follow up the established menu and level up to location’s standards, as well as to clients’ requirement
  • Plan the food design in order to create a perfect match between the dish’s aspect and its taste Discover talented chefs and train them in order to reach the high standards of the location
  • Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours
  • Create tasting menus for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate dinners, birthday parties, etc.) from their kitchen
  • Developing a cross-marketing strategy in order to increase profit, such as pairing drinks with the food served

Correctional Officer

Hardeman County Correctional Facility
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.

Electronic Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
08.2013 - 09.2014
  • Electronic sales associates are retail specialists, delivering excellent customer service while maintaining a high level of knowledge about products and devices
  • Customer service skills to complete sales, resolve issues with returns or exchanges, and ensure that store visitors have a positive experience.

Cook

Soup Du jour
12.2012 - 07.2013
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
  • Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service
  • Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciliation of the cash drawer
  • Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received.

Cook/Food runner

Richland Country Club
05.2010 - 01.2011
  • Provided high quality service
  • Promptly and consistently reset tables with spotless service ware
  • Assisted servers and dining room hosts and quickly responded to guests' needs
  • Supported other areas of the restaurant as necessary, such as setup, cleanup, prep work and equipment maintenance
  • Stocked and maintained silverware, linen and condiments
  • Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss
  • Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators
  • Closed down the kitchen after each shift and precisely followed closing checklist for kitchen stations.

Education

No Degree - Occupational Licensure

University of Tennessee-Martin
Martin Tennessee
04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online
04.2018

Culinary Business Management -

The Art Institute of Nashville-TN
04.2012

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen Management
  • Teaching techniques
  • Demonstration skills
  • Menu development
  • Recipe creation
  • Hands-on instruction

Timeline

Team Member

Jacks Family Resturant
09.2023 - Current

Food Truck Operator

Mac’s Cruzin Cuisine
03.2023 - Current

Cook

Green Frog
09.2022 - 03.2023

Cafeteria Manager

Hardeman County Schools
07.2022 - 09.2022

Culinary arts instructor

Hardeman county school district
07.2021 - 05.2022

Food Service Manager

Youth Town of Tennessee
01.2017 - 07.2021

Sous chef/ Assist kitchen manager

Isabella’s Louisiana Bistro
01.2017 - 01.2018

Correctional Officer

Hardeman County Correctional Facility
08.2014 - 01.2015

Electronic Sales Associate

Walmart Supercenter
08.2013 - 09.2014

Cook

Soup Du jour
12.2012 - 07.2013

Cook/Food runner

Richland Country Club
05.2010 - 01.2011

No Degree - Occupational Licensure

University of Tennessee-Martin

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online

Culinary Business Management -

The Art Institute of Nashville-TN
Sabrina McTizic