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Vatoria Riley

Vatoria Riley

Hopkinsville,KY

Summary

Seasoned Prep Worker with background in food service industry. Strengths include time management, multitasking and maintaining clean and organized work areas. Skilled at following recipes, meal preparation and ensuring quality control standards are met. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through consistent positive feedback from customers and supervisors alike. Efficient Prep Worker known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Specialize in food preparation techniques, kitchen equipment operation, and inventory management. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and support to culinary teams. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Worker

Caseys General Store
Hopkinsville, KY
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducted daily inventory of supplies and restocked shelves accordingly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, including floors, counters, utensils, and equipment.
  • Organized and labeled food items for quick identification.
  • Prepared ingredients for meal production by washing, chopping, measuring and mixing.
  • Sliced meats and cheeses to order specifications.
  • Operated slicers and grinders to prepare meats according to recipes.
  • Assisted in the preparation of salads and other cold foods as needed.
  • Heated pre-cooked food items such as sandwiches or burritos when requested.
  • Followed all safety protocols while operating kitchen equipment such as knives, blenders and mixers.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens, grills and fryers throughout the day to ensure proper cooking times were met.
  • Cleaned surfaces with appropriate sanitizer solutions between tasks to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Checked expiration dates on all products before use or sale to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Assembled take out orders quickly while ensuring accuracy.

Caterer

Panera Bread
Hopkinsville, KY
02.2018 - 01.2020
  • Organized and coordinated catering events with clients to ensure their needs were met.
  • Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Provided direction to staff during setup and service of catered events.
  • Ensured proper storage of food items prior to catering events.
  • Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.
  • Communicated effectively with waitstaff and other personnel to ensure smooth operation at catered functions.
  • Inspected food quality and presentation prior to delivery or service at catered events.
  • Calculated accurate portion sizes when preparing meals for large groups.
  • Monitored food preparation times in order to deliver hot meals on time.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Successfully serviced events through collaboration with establishment managers by securing venue and scheduling adequate personnel.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Ross Medical College
Hopkinsville, KY
12-2017

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Food allergy awareness
  • Food Storage
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Quality Control
  • Guest and client satisfaction
  • Personable and friendly
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Presentation Skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Machine Learning
  • Behavior Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Prep Worker

Caseys General Store
06.2022 - Current

Caterer

Panera Bread
02.2018 - 01.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Ross Medical College

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