Teri Vaughan
Machine Operator - Bay Valley Foods
Walkerton, IN 46574
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Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Machine Operator
Bay Valley Foods - Plymouth, IN
July 2015 to Present
Manufacturing Technician with over two years' experience as a machine operator and active member of quality assurance providing detailed skills within the production process. Poses a positive attitude and very team oriented, while displaying a dedicated leadership role. An added feature is culinary skills and the fine art of creativity in the food industry. Personable character to meet and greet the public and social circle peers of the community and their functions in the work force.
Skilled Experience
Bay Valley Foods, Plymouth, IN July 2015 - Present Machine Operator
• Set-up and operated Box makers
• Set-up and operated Box Product Packers
• Operated Container Capper/Seamer Machine
• Assisted with Date Coder, Links Pre-program codes
• Operated Conveyor controls with pre-sorting product/waste and foreign materials Quality Control
• Label Verification / Preparation of Lab documents for Production lines
• Simple math calculations with product defect percent's (Multiply/Divide)
• Inspections of finished goods SOP (Safe Operating Procedures)
• Product identification and traceability
• GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Hold-Release rework procedures
• PH measurement instruments/ml., kg., oz., gal., lbs., in., ft., yds. Etc.
• Thermometer calibrations/Calipers
• Retain samples/testing
• Monitor vacuum sealing temps
• Titrations as required
• Basic allergen knowledge
Food Line Prep Artist
Subway - Koontz Lake, IN
March 2015 to May 2015
• Prepare and Design desired sandwiches upon customer request.
• Ensured 100% clean supplies/surfaces and food prep in a 30-seat fast food environment providing breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
Assistant Food Prep & Customer Service Coordinator Studebagels - South Bend, IN
February 2014 to September 2014
• Customer service, responsible for profits and loses, tended cash register
• Over saw all aspects of Opening and closing the establishment
• Trained and coached new hires, improving overall performance in sanitation and food preparations as required
Cook/Dietary Aide
Doctors Hospital - Bremen, IN
August 2010 to December 2013
• Prepared all food items, assisted lead Cook with all areas of service quality and productivity
• Gathered Patients diet history and completed records as required
• Provided innovative menu development by standardizing recipes per diet and portion control as requested
• Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen, assisting facility in passing Health and sanitary inspection
Cook/Dietary Aide
Miller's Merry Manor - Walkerton, IN
July 2007 to February 2011
• Cooked/Prepared food within a 90 head-count facility
• Managed and checked food quality, prioritizing ingredients per diet instructions
• Quickly learned new recipes and food preparation techniques, ensuring utmost quality of work in precise food temperature hot/cold service
Education
Vocational in Culinary Arts
Ivy-Tech Vocational College
2011
John Glenn HS
2007
Skills
QC Tech (1 year), Machine Operator (1 year)