Deanna Wood
Shelbyville, TN *****
*************@*****.***
Work Experience
Kitchen Manager
Casey's Gas Station-Hartford, WI
September 2023 to June 2024
• Oversaw daily operations of a high-volume kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow and timely preparation of food
• Managed a team of XX kitchen staff members, providing training, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Monitored inventory levels regularly to optimize ingredient ordering and reduce costs by XX%
• Collaborated with the purchasing department to negotiate contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings of XX% on ingredients
• Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with health regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment to identify maintenance needs or repairs, minimizing downtime due to breakdowns
• Implemented a comprehensive training program for new hires that reduced onboarding time by XX%
• Analyzed sales data regularly to identify popular dishes or trends in customer preferences, leading to menu adjustments that increased revenue by XX%
• Streamlined inventory management system by implementing digital tracking software resulting in an X% reduction in stock discrepancies
• Reduced food waste through effective production planning strategies which resulted in X% decrease in overall food costs
• Instituted rigorous cleaning procedures which led the restaurant receiving an A rating from the health department
• Improved efficiency within the kitchen by implementing a new organization system for ingredients and supplies
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive food safety training program resulting in a X% decrease in health code violations
Union Laborer
Local 113-Milwaukee, WI
August 2015 to September 2020
• Operated various hand tools and power equipment, including drills, saws, and jackhammers, to complete assigned tasks
• Performed demolition work by safely dismantling structures using appropriate tools and techniques
• Mixed concrete according to specifications and poured it into forms or onto surfaces for smooth finishes
• Assisted with excavation work by digging trenches or holes using shovels or excavators
• Cleaned construction sites from debris and hazardous materials on a regular basis to maintain a safe working environment
• Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks using forklifts or cranes as required
• Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser levels to ensure precise placement of structural components
• Prepared construction sites by clearing obstacles such as rocks or tree stumps before starting any project activities
• Followed instructions from supervisors regarding daily tasks while maintaining a strong focus on quality craftsmanship
• Maintained inventory of tools and equipment used during projects; reported any damaged items promptly
• Collaborated with team members effectively to accomplish project goals within specified timelines
• Safely transported construction materials across job sites using wheelbarrows or hand carts
• Constructed temporary structures such as scaffolding or barricades to facilitate construction processes
• Operated power tools such as drills, saws, and grinders to cut materials or create openings as required
• Maintained a clean and organized work area by properly storing tools and equipment after each shift
• Completed assigned concrete finishing tasks including smoothing surfaces using trowels or screeds Education
Vocational training in Union laborer
Local 113 - Milwaukee, WI
August 2015 to September 2020
Skills
• Food Safety
• Team Management
• Kitchen Experience
• Purchasing
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Management
• Forecasting