Veronica Hand
Café Manager
Memphis, TN *****
ad2vu9@r.postjobfree.com
Seeking for job in management . Very acquainted with helping plan menus, supervises service during meal time and during preparation, ordering food from approved purveyor. I can use proper systems for all reports such as inventory, cash, production, payroll and time-keeping, daily, weekly, and monthly reports. I help train and assign employee tasks. I oversee the sanitation and safety of the facility and employee in accordance to the government and company regulations. Line cook with 18 years experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volume of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Director of Dining
Eurest - Memphis, TN
March 2020 to November 2023
Unit Supervisor
Aramark - Memphis, TN
March 2018 to March 2020
Manager/Cashier/Cook
Cook
Compass Intervention Center - Memphis, TN
January 2006 to March 2018
Responsibilities
Correctly operated all bakery equipment including ovens,fryers, mixers, steamer and slicer. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfast, lunch and dinner for clients and staff. Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods. Properly sanitizing work area and kitchen. Receiving inventory and putting it up properly. Accomplishments
Received a five years service award 2011
Received a ten years service award 2017
Skills Used
Personal Training
Meal Preparation
Food Service Management
Nutrition
Long-Term care
Communication Skills
Dietary Manager
Felder Services - Southaven, MS
February 2016 to June 2016
Responsibilities
Assign task to employees, inventory, complete budget and spread sheets, truck order, print tray cards, check Logs, made weekly schedule and maintain a safe and sanitized kitchen according to States Regulations.
Accomplishments
Guiding employees to follow food guidelines the proper way. Skills Used
Overall management and cooking skills.
Manager
Panda Express - Memphis, TN
June 2015 to February 2016
Responsibilities
Supervise to make sure that the workers are doing their job efficiently. Maintain cleanliness and safety to required standard. Count and receive inventory. Skills Used
Overall cooking skills when needed. Supervision of food safety guidelines. Supervision of proper handling and storage of food. Assign tasks of employees.
Cook
Grand Casino - Robinsonville, MS
August 2003 to October 2003
Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfast and lunch for diners. Displayed a positive and friendly attitude toward customers and fellow team mates.
Cook/Prep
Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation center - Cleveland, MS June 1997 to September 2003
Responsibilities
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and staff. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly flavored meals. Made regular, mechanical soft and pureed diets. Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards patients, staff and visitors. Cook/Prep
Horseshoe Casino - Robinsonville, MS
September 2001 to November 2001
Responsibilities
Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members. Set up and preformed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored foods. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Accomplishments
After two weeks or work performance Chef Richard Lyons pulled me from the production kitchen to work for him in Jack's Steak House.
Skills Used
Overall cooking skills
Education
Associate Degree in Food and Restaurant Management in Culinary L'Ecole Culinaire - Cordova, TN
2014 to 2015
Skills
• Communication Skills, Food Management Skills (10+ years)
• Cash handling
• Customer service
Certifications and Licenses
Servsafe Certified
food handler certificate
Food Handler