Sherene Drury
Owosso,MI
Summary
Dynamic Food Service professional skilled in effective communication, problem solving, and team coordination. Successfully managed daily operations, trained new staff, and developed sanitation policies to improve overall efficiency and safety. Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in the Food Service Industry with background in management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing productivity. Professional with winning attitude and desire to deliver exceptional experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards. Keen to expand customer base through careful oversight and novel promotional methods. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Owosso Public Schools
Owosso, Michigan
04.2014 - Current
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations and maintained food safety standards.
- Trained new employees in cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of necessary supplies.
- Developed weekly menus in collaboration with nutrition guidelines.
- Implemented cleaning schedules to maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.
- Assisted in planning special events and catering services for the school community.
- Communicated effectively with staff to resolve operational challenges promptly.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, supplies, and orders.
- Assisted in developing sanitation policies and procedures for the kitchen.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure prompt delivery of meals.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Adjusted prep sheet for proper production on each shift, communicating adjustments to kitchen team.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Organized kitchen staff shifts and coordinated daily tasks for efficient workflow.
- Developed innovative recipes and menu items to increase customer satisfaction.
- Mentored and developed managers in training and hourly team members, creating harmonious working environment.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owosso Public Schools
Owosso, MI05-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Baker College
Owosso, MISkills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Cost control
- Catering services
- Customer service
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Sanitation standards
- Nutrition
- Hygiene practices
- Ordering supplies
- Special diets
- Staff coaching
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Staff management
- Workflow planning
- Food production management
- Multitasking and organization
- Health inspections
- Supply chain management
- Customer feedback handling
- Vendor relationship management
- Scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Shift scheduling
- Product rotation
- Inventory coordination
- Cost controls
- Motivational style
- Staff supervision
- Recruitment and hiring
- Productivity improvement
- New employee recruitment
- Operations management
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Owosso Public Schools
04.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Owosso Public Schools
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Baker College