Tara Kidd

As a head chef, I cook from scratch every morning for over seven hundred people. I have several people in the kitchen whom I help and give directions to every day. Organizing and delegating food and the set up is also part of my job, as is inventory and restocking supplies.

I am able to work under great stress and solve problems on the go or ahead of time. I can work in many different environments, including stressful or chaotic situations. Whether working with my fellow chefs or having to work with the school administration and staff, I adapt quickly and efficiently to my circumstances.

Setting up and orchestrating catering events for the school is something I do frequently. Cultivating a positive work culture and mutual respect among the kitchen staff is an environment I value highly, along with open communication within the team. Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high quality meals is upheld every day between myself and my coworkers.

• Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
• Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
• Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
• Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
• Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
• Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
• Collaborated with other Shift Managers to maintain consistency in policies enforcement across all shifts, fostering a cohesive workplace culture.
• Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
• Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
• Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
• Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, ensuring the safety of both customers and employees during critical incidents.
• Managed employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours, resulting in a smoother workflow.