Susanna Bowman
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Olive Garden, excelling in all aspects from a sauce cook to a server. Recognized for enhancing team efficiency through effective training and collaboration, while maintaining impeccable food safety standards. Reliable and dedicated, consistently delivering high-quality dishes and fostering a positive kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes in accordance with Olive Garden standards.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and maintained cleanliness in kitchen areas.
- Trained new staff on culinary techniques and operational procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Collaborated with management to further push team members to continue to enhance their skills.
- Assisted in inventory management, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Supervised kitchen team during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and timely meal delivery.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety regulations, resulting in an exceptional record of passing health inspections.
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff leading to improved morale, increased efficiency, and higher quality outcomes.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Learned the in's and out's of multiple FOH and BOH positions to better support the restaurants needs.
Bookkeeper
Ingles Supermarket
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted regular audits of financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Trained junior staff on bookkeeping procedures and best practices, enhancing team's overall productivity.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- kept track of all cash flow leaving and returning to the office.
- Counted and balanced all cashier tills and balanced the safe at the end of the day.
- Learned to efficiently close down the stores system at the end of day.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Oak High School
Westminster, SCSkills
- Sauce making
- Cost control
- Culinary techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Food preparation
- Reliability
Timeline
Culinary Professional
Olive Garden
01.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper
Ingles Supermarket
08.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
West Oak High School
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