Sarah Ference
Warrensburg,MO
Summary
Experienced professional in many areas with the ambition to learn and accomplish more. Very good with people and interacting with fellow employees. Seeking to use my knowledge and skills to better your corporation.
Professional with deep expertise and readiness for leadership. Proven track record in driving business growth and operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving. Skilled in business management, financial planning, and customer relations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Dippin' Family
03.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Homemaker
Self
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently while maintaining the cleanliness of the home.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled in handling an autistic child as well as ensuring the care of a child with a heart defect.
Evening Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized employee’s tasks and responsibilities along with maintaining a cheerful
- Helped employee’s when needed as well as helping customers
- Checked and maintained the work environment
- Collected temperature logs and filed them
- Ensured smooth operations during evening shifts by overseeing staff performance and addressing issues promptly.
- Boosted employees'' morale by providing constructive feedback, recognizing achievements, and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
Deli Supervisor/ Expeditor/ catering chef/ fusion chef/ pizza chef
American food and Vending (Cerner north/ Cerner south)
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Kept employees on task along with preparing and setting up stations for food service, along with maintaining a clean work environment, preparing new food as needed for lunch, and keeping accurate and current temperatures throughout lunch
- Assisted customers with special orders for catering events or parties, providing recommendations based on specific needs or preferences.
- Streamlined deli operations for increased efficiency and productivity with effective scheduling and delegation of tasks.
- Improved staff performance through regular training sessions, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Deli Supervisor/ Expeditor/ catering chef/ fusion chef/ pizza chef
American food and Vending (Cerner north/ Cerner south)
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Kept employees on task along with preparing and setting up stations for food service, along with maintaining a clean work environment, preparing new food as needed for lunch, and keeping accurate and current temperatures throughout lunch
- Streamlined deli operations for increased efficiency and productivity with effective scheduling and delegation of tasks.
- Assisted customers with special orders for catering events or parties, providing recommendations based on specific needs or preferences.
- Promoted a positive work culture by fostering teamwork among employees and maintaining open communication channels between staff members.
Sous chef/ Line cook/ cashier
Elite Cuisine
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Set up and served both breakfast and lunch, along with the initial prep work for each day
- Prepared a daily entrée along with grill items, and packaged salads
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Line cook, Grill cook, and pizza cook
Strickerz Entertainment Center
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces, and salads
- Ensured the quantity, quality and presentation was the best food served to our guests
Pizza cook, Cashier, and Stocker
Casey's General Store
09.2010 - 10.2012
- Provide courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format
- Quickly, and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints
- Organized and rotated stock, in walk in coolers and freezer’s
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients inventory and rotating stock as needed.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
- Assisted coworkers during busy periods by multitasking between various stations when necessary, reinforcing teamwork within the establishment.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Le’cole Culinaire College
Kansas City, MO07.2015
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott College
Kansas City, MO12.2010
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove, MO12.2008
Skills
- Consistently disciplined
- Eager to acquire knowledge
- Proactive initiative
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
Timeline
Owner
The Dippin' Family
03.2019 - Current
Homemaker
Self
12.2017 - 03.2019
Evening Supervisor
Sodexo
08.2017 - 12.2017
Deli Supervisor/ Expeditor/ catering chef/ fusion chef/ pizza chef
American food and Vending (Cerner north/ Cerner south)
08.2015 - 08.2017
Deli Supervisor/ Expeditor/ catering chef/ fusion chef/ pizza chef
American food and Vending (Cerner north/ Cerner south)
12.2014 - 12.2015
Sous chef/ Line cook/ cashier
Elite Cuisine
09.2013 - 12.2014
Line cook, Grill cook, and pizza cook
Strickerz Entertainment Center
10.2012 - 09.2013
Pizza cook, Cashier, and Stocker
Casey's General Store
09.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Le’cole Culinaire College
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Vatterott College
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