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Sara Day

Sara Day

Kitchen Manager
Lafayette,IN

Summary

Detail oriented, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Mitchell’s Mex
Lafayette, IN
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

High School Kitchen Manager

Chartwells
Flora, IN
12.2018 - 05.2023
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Followed standardized recipes set by Chartwells for production of breakfast and lunch meals.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Handled money, balanced tills, and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components.

Warehouse Associate

Cook Medical
Spencer, IN
08.2011 - 05.2018
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
  • Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Frankfort Senior High School
Frankfort, IN
05.1997

Skills

  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Quality Standards
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Inventory Management
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Portion Sizes
  • Money Handling
  • Team Leadership
  • Kitchen Management

Certification

ServSafe Certified


Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Mitchell’s Mex
06.2023 - Current

High School Kitchen Manager

Chartwells
12.2018 - 05.2023

Warehouse Associate

Cook Medical
08.2011 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Frankfort Senior High School
Sara DayKitchen Manager