Michelle Cimino
Lincoln, RI ****5
**********@*****.***
Objective
Food Service Professional driven to implement positive influential change while effectively managing costs and establishing strategic, long-lasting mutually beneficial partnerships/relationships with customers, clients, and vendors . Skills
Food service management, Food preparation, Inventory and food cost control, Kitchen Safety and Sanitation Practices
Work Experience
Lead Cook / Team Lead
Whitson’s Culinary / Coelho Middle School
August 2017 -Present
• Direct 5 employees and participate in cash handling, scheduling, menu building, inventory, and cost controls
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety that ensures compliance with all regulatory and facility guidelines
• Completing disciplinary action and annual reviews of employees to ensure compliance with company goals
• Training of employees and new hires to ensure smooth operation
• Introduced alternate systems that enhanced employee performance and kitchen / tray line operations
Courtyard by Marriott
Lincoln, RI
May 2015 -Present
Cook / Bartender / Server
• Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for hotel guests and restaurant patrons per our menu’s specifications
• Comply with property / company food and beverage regulations
• Restock bar supplies and alcohol inventory
• Prepare food to order per menu and company guidelines
• Customer Service / Cash Handling
Market Basket
South Attleboro, MA
October 2014 – May 2015
Bakery Clerk / Cake Decorator
• Fulfilled special order requests including special occasion cakes and party platters
• Handled products and equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation guidelines
• Suggested additional items and offered samples of weekly promotional items to increase store sales
• Managed a high volume workload within a deadline-driven and fast paced environment Core Mark
Whitinsville, MA
March 2009 – October 2014
Retail Merchandiser
• Build and develop strong relationships with store management and associates at each account
• Execute retail merchandising tasks as scheduled in an efficient and effective manner
• Sell all key store personnel on major principal objectives such as brand information, shelf standards, etc.
• Develop and execute retail territory coverage plan United States Postal Service
Cumberland, RI
Mail Carrier / Handler
March 2001 – December 2008
*Delivered mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes
* Reported any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery
*Obtained signed receipts for registered, certified,and insured mail collecting associated charges and completing any necessary paperwork
*Returned to the Post Office at the end of each shift with mail collected from homes, businesses and public mailboxes .
*Maintained accurate records of deliveries meeting all schedules for the collections and return of mail
Education
Lincoln High School
Lincoln, RI
Graduate / Class of 1995
Rhode Island Bartending School
Johnston, RI
Bartending License / T.I.P.S Certification
CPR / First Aid Certified
Safe Serv Food Handlers Certification
Food Allergy Awareness Certification
References Available Upon Request