Stephanie Dickerson
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Skilled in diverse food preparation and serving tasks, with experience spanning from kitchen prep to customer service. Possess strong organizational skills, ability to work efficiently under pressure, and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and quality. Contributed positively to team dynamics and consistently received positive feedback for speed and accuracy in fulfilling orders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Food Service Worker
Kern High School District
Bakersfield, CA
04.2013 - 09.2023
- Performed daily inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Checked incoming shipments against invoices ensuring accuracy before accepting delivery.
- Demonstrated safe food handling techniques for staff members to ensure quality standards were met.
- Ensured that all health and safety regulations were followed at all times.
- Assisted cooks in preparing ingredients for meals, including measuring out spices, chopping vegetables.
- Supervised a team of up to 10 Food Service Workers in the preparation and service of meals.
- Conducted weekly inventories of food products to determine usage trends and adjust ordering accordingly.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers and ensured they are within acceptable range according to local health codes.
- Trained new employees on proper food preparation techniques and equipment use.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area by sweeping, mopping, washing dishes and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
Arvin, CA06-1988
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Supervision and leadership
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Data Entry
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Quality Assurance
- Recordkeeping
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- Certificate # 20314592
- Issued 03/09/2021
- Exp. 3/09/2026
Timeline
Lead Food Service Worker
Kern High School District
04.2013 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Arvin High School
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