Shelma CRUDUP
Elizabethtown,Kentucky
Summary
Efficient and productive professional in the food service management field, skilled at completing tasks with speed and accuracy. Possess strong capabilities in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation of food service establishments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 2
East Hardin Middle School
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted teachers in providing accommodations for students who need additional support.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as cooperative learning or differentiated instruction.
- Participated in IEP meetings, parent conferences, and other meetings as needed.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers within the classroom setting.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Assisted teachers in developing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Administered standardized tests under the supervision of certified personnel.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to support student success.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
Cook
NAF/ Fort Knox Schools
Fort Knox, Kentucky
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned menus and estimated food requirements according to budget restrictions.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Maintained accurate inventory of all food items; ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, equipment use, recipe adherence.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Cook Manager
Donna Kirby School Age Center
Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Coordinated with other kitchen personnel to ensure proper functioning of the kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout entire work area including floors, walls, counters, shelves.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
Cook 1
Radcliff Veterans Center
Radcliff , KY
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2016
Skills
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary presentation
- Time management abilities
- Cooking skills
- Ordering supplies
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food preparation
Accomplishments
- Advanced Culinary Certificate, Elizabethtown Community & Technical College (2016)
- Certificate Of Appreciation Award/Kitchen Manager (6/2019) MWR, Fort Knox, KY
- Certificate Of Appreciation Award/Kitchen Manager (9/2019) MWR, Fort Knox, KY
- Certificate Of Appreciation Award/ Kitchen Manager (2/2020) MWR, Fort Knox, KY
- Honorable Kentucky Colonel (7/2021)Governor Andy Beshear
Certification
- ServSafe Certification (expired)
- Basic Concepts In Food Safety (7/2018) Lincoln Trail Health Dept
Timeline
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 2
East Hardin Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Cook
NAF/ Fort Knox Schools
09.2020 - 08.2021
Cook Manager
Donna Kirby School Age Center
Cook 1
Radcliff Veterans Center
Associate of Science - Culinary
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
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