Teresa Strasburg
Shawnee,KS
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
824 W. Madison
- Computer, Billing, filing, phone, ordering, customer service, design work, screen printing, cleaning.
Office Assistant
Lakeview Village
11.2021 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager
Food Management
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Manage employees, Computer reports, billing, inventory, cooking and serving
- USD 465/Cowley County Special Services
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Para
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Assist special needs children in the classroom.
Office Manager
Medieval Body Works, Screen Printer
04.2012 - 02.2018
Cook
Dexter School
01.2008 - 05.2014
- Prepare, Cook, Serve food, Inventory, Computer reports, Create Menus.
Cowley County Special Services, Para Professional, 1317
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Assist special needs children in the classroom.
Assistant Coordinator
Cowley County
07.1996 - 05.2000
- Assist 5 Coordinators, Computer work, Enrollments, Phones, Mail, Filing, Home visits, work with Parents, etc.
Education
Associates of Science Degree -
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Associates of Arts Degree -
Independence Community College, W. College Ave
Independence, Ks.1990
Independence High School
Independence, Ks.1988
Timeline
Office Assistant
Lakeview Village
11.2021 - 11.2023
Kitchen Manager
Food Management
02.2021 - 10.2021
Para
08.2018 - 12.2020
Office Manager
Medieval Body Works, Screen Printer
04.2012 - 02.2018
Cook
Dexter School
01.2008 - 05.2014
Cowley County Special Services, Para Professional, 1317
08.2005 - 05.2007
Assistant Coordinator
Cowley County
07.1996 - 05.2000
Owner
824 W. Madison
Associates of Science Degree -
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Associates of Arts Degree -
Independence Community College, W. College Ave
Independence High School