Shandra Hopkins
Saint Paul,USA
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in food preparation and safety. Enhanced guest satisfaction through exceptional service and efficient kitchen operations. Skilled in inventory management and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Communicates effectively and solves problems efficiently.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
union gospel mission of twin cities
st.paul, mn
02.2025 - Current
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques to ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with staff to design weekly menus addressing diverse dietary needs.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to support efficient meal prep.
Cook
Twin Town Rehab Center
St. Paul, USA
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared meals for residents at treatment facility, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
Assisted guests with obtaining requested items promptly and efficiently.
Operated cash register, accurately processing transactions for guests.
Conducted cash till counts before and after each shift to maintain financial accuracy.
Restocked supplies and maintained cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas.
Ensured timely order fulfillment to enhance resident satisfaction.
Collaborated with team members to streamline food service operations. - Prepared nutritious meals for individuals facing homelessness at a local shelter.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen area.
- Collaborated with staff to plan nutritious menus for community members.
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
Roseville, USA
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals for individuals experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
- Prepared meals for seniors in rehabilitation home, ensured supply inventory accuracy, maintained cleanliness standards, logged temperatures, and enforced compliance with state regulations.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and ingredients for meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
cook/cashier
MHC Culinary Group
Saint Paul, USA
01.2010 - 02.2024
- Cooked menu items for guests and banquets, rang up food items for guests, assisted in food preparation, stocked supplies, counted till draw before and after shift, cleaned common areas, and assisted with food item retrieval.
- Managed food safety standards and maintained sanitary kitchen environment.
Cook/Prep
Delaware North
Saint Paul, USA
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared high-volume meals for diverse clientele at MSP Airport.
- Created diverse menu items in fast-paced kitchen environment.
Cashier/Prep Cook
Taher
Saint Paul, USA
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Handled guest payments accurately at cashier station, ensuring accurate financial records. Prepared salad bar and deli station to present fresh, visually appealing food. Maintained cleanliness of work areas to uphold health and safety standards. Crafted specialty drinks for customers, improving service quality.
Cook/Cashier/Customer Service
levy culinary
Saint Paul, USA
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Minneapolis Technical College
02-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Menu Planning
- Restaurant Experience
- Sanitation
- Culinary Experience
- Food handling
- Communication skills
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Service
- Food industry
- Knife skills
- Catering
- Dishwashing Techniques
- Hotel experience
- Cash handling
- Customer Interaction
- Food safety
- Food Production
- Organizational skills
- Inventory stocking
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
Strengths
- Self-motivated, goal oriented, and determined
- Perform tasks at same level of quality and consistency
- Excellent problem solver, works well with others
- Takes initiative in time managing efficiently
Timeline
Cook
union gospel mission of twin cities
02.2025 - Current
Cook
Twin Town Rehab Center
02.2024 - 02.2025
Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2023 - 12.2024
Cook/Prep
Delaware North
01.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier/Prep Cook
Taher
04.2021 - 10.2021
Cook/Cashier/Customer Service
levy culinary
07.2012 - 10.2015
cook/cashier
MHC Culinary Group
01.2010 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Minneapolis Technical College