Sarah Farnham
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced kitchen and catering leader skilled in food safety compliance, sanitation standards, and order coordination. Known for keeping teams organized, service moving smoothly, and quality high during busy shifts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Kiss Cafe
Ballard, WA
01.2020 - Current
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations.
- Assigned daily duties and supported staff during peak service periods.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely meal delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Supported kitchen prep and line flow during Kiss Café breakfast and lunch service.
- Kept the front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Conducted regular inspections of the kitchen area for cleanliness and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supply.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and workstations to ensure a hygienic cooking environment.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in preparation for cooking or serving to enhance meal quality.
- Placed food trays over warmers for immediate service or stored in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Monitored ingredient stock levels and collaborated with cafe team to efficiently address restocking needs.
Catering Supervisor
Bon Appetite, Compass Group
Seattle, WA
04.2008 - 01.2020
- Supervised Bon Appétit catering staff during daily service and special events.
- Coordinated Compass Group event setups, breakdowns, and banquet room preparation.
- Reviewed catering orders and verified menu details with clients and kitchen staff.
- Monitored food presentation and service quality to uphold Bon Appétit’s standards during function.
- Managed inventory, supplies, and equipment for Compass Group catering operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing food items for banquets or other events.
- Planned seating arrangements according to event requirements and customer preferences.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns to enhance satisfaction with catering services.
- Organized and oversaw banquet setup, service, breakdown, and storage of equipment.
- Oversaw food delivery logistics to ensure timely service and presentation to maintain catering operations.
- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality standards.
- Supervised a team of employees, maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
SCCS
North Seattle06-1999
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Food preparation management
- Catering operations
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Ordering supplies
- Kitchen organization
- Order coordination
- Shift coverage
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Kiss Cafe
01.2020 - Current
Catering Supervisor
Bon Appetite, Compass Group
04.2008 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
SCCS