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Jennifer Goin

Gibson City

Summary

Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Goldwater Care, excelling in menu planning and inventory management. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and effective teamwork, significantly reducing food waste through innovative portion control. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety while delivering exceptional customer service in high-volume environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Goldwater Care
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
  • Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
  • Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Supported in documenting resident information.
  • Developed a preference system for food and dining.

Kitchen Manager

Farmhouse Fraternity
06.2011 - 09.2023

Designed menus.

Managed vendor and service professional relationships.

Ensured kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Ensured accurate tracking of inventory records.

Oversaw procurement of essential sustenance and residential provisions.

Coordinated multiple house events each semester.

Education

Early Childhood Education - Education

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Forestry -

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Order verification
  • Effective planner
  • Event catering
  • Menu planning
  • Operations management
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Inventory management
  • Cost control
  • High volume production capability
  • Kitchen sanitation management
  • Positive and professional
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Cook

Goldwater Care
09.2023 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Farmhouse Fraternity
06.2011 - 09.2023

Early Childhood Education - Education

Parkland College

Forestry -

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Jennifer Goin