Tabitha Blake
Oshkosh
Summary
Diligent professional offering food handling experience and focus on quality service. Skilled in managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to customers. Operations-focused team leader with over 10 years of experience across retail, institutional, and highly regulated environments. Demonstrated strengths in coordination, documentation, compliance, staff training, inventory control, and process improvement. Known for reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining service quality and operational consistency. Brings transferable skills well-suited for administrative, operations, customer support, and supervisory roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker - Barista
Elior North America
Oshkosh
02.2026 - Current
Float Cleaner
CleanPower
Appleton
01.2026 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in commercial spaces following guidelines.
- Operated cleaning equipment such as vacuums and floor scrubbers efficiently.
- Managed waste disposal, ensuring proper recycling practices were followed.
Corrections Food Service Leader II
Wisconsin Resource Center
Oshkosh
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinate daily operations within a secure, highly regulated environment, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned residents - providing clear instruction, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Maintain detailed logs, reports, and documentation required for inspections and compliance reviews.
- Monitor workflows to ensure adherence to established policies, safety protocols, and security procedures
- Manage inventory levels and submit supply requests to support uninterrupted operations.
- Communicate regularly with custody staff, supervisors, and administrative personnel to resolve issues and coordinate inmate movement.
- Supervised food preparation and service operations for diverse dietary needs.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and professionalism in a structured, high-accountability work environment.
Hourly Professional Food Service Leader
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Oshkosh
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Led daily operations by assigning tasks, setting priorities, and monitoring progress during high-volume shifts.
- Trained, coached, and supported team members to ensure understanding of procedures and performance expectations.
- Assisted with scheduling coverage needs and adjusting staffing levels based on demand.
- Analyzed operational data and sales trends to support planning and informed decision-making.
- Supervised daily operations of food service area for optimal efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured timely restocking of products and maintained inventory.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly and professionally to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Implemented quality control measures for food preparation and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas.
- Managed cash registers, credit card transactions and other financial activities.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Conducted inventory counts, reconciled discrepancies, and ensured accurate waste keeping.
- Served as a point of contact for customer concerns and operational issues, escalating when appropriate.
- Supported audits, inspections, and internal reviews from Steritech and OSHA by maintaining organized documentation.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, consistency, and service quality.
Retail Worker / Cashier
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Oshkosh
04.2014 - 04.2018
- Provided front-line customer support in a fast-paced, public-facing environment
- Accurately processed financial transactions and followed cash-handling controls
- Balanced drawers, resolved discrepancies, and maintained transaction accuracy
- Stocked merchandise, rotated product, and ensured organized displays
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to meet company standards
- Assisted coworkers as needed to support overall team efficiency and customer satisfaction
Education
High School Diploma -
Hartford Union High School
Hartford, WISkills
- Team Leadership & Training
- Operational Compliance
- Scheduling & Coordination
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Policy & Procedure Adherence
- Customer Support
- Sanitation practices
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
Additional Experience And Strengths
- Experience working within structured systems requiring confidentiality, accountability, and professionalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills used for reporting, training, and coordination
- Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines under pressure
- Consistently recognized as dependable, adaptable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable learning new systems, processes, and technologies
Timeline
Food Service Worker - Barista
Elior North America
02.2026 - Current
Float Cleaner
CleanPower
01.2026 - Current
Corrections Food Service Leader II
Wisconsin Resource Center
04.2025 - Current
Hourly Professional Food Service Leader
Kwik Trip, Inc.
04.2018 - 05.2025
Retail Worker / Cashier
Kwik Trip, Inc.
04.2014 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Hartford Union High School