Food Service Customer/ Tara Foods manufacturer

CATINA WILLIAMS

**** **** ***** **** § Albany, GA 31705 § **************@*****.*** § 229-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position, in which I can display my ability to serve with techniques and methods learned through previous educational experiences and current career experiences.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

A focus leader who is an energetic self-starter with exceptional interpersonal skills, Counseling skills, Customer Service Skills and a commitment to excellence and service. Highly motivated, creative and versatile person.

SKILLS

Intermediate working knowledge of the basic computer programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Multi Tasker; Excellent oral/written communication skills, Problem Solving Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Roaster Operator 10/2021 – Present

Tara Foods (Kroger Manufacturing) – Albany, GA

In this position I follow all safety procedures including wearing of all required personal protective equipment. Effectively and safely operate and maintain the assigned machine and all related equipment to ensure all daily orders are met. Complete safety observations when assigned.

Read and follow standard work for assigned machine. Follow all standard work processes. Verify proper components at the work station before beginning a job. Check for color, temperature, and consistency. Cook to customer specifications sheet. Follow all PPE’s policy. Make sure there is no cross contamination.

Monitor product to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded. Complete “If down, do” list for this position when conditions dictate. Complete all required paperwork and documentation accurately and legibly. Document my lab checks for color every hour to make sure I’m cooking per customer satisfaction. My motto is “Do everything right the first time”.

Maintain reliable attendance, including overtime as needed. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively participate in Total Process Control activities. Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.

Food Service Manager 08/2006 – 10/2021

Hospital Authority of Miller County – Colquitt, GA

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Prepare and cook large quantities of food. Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served. Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. Delegate task to team members and ensure tasks are completed. Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries. Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, and poultry. Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.

Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically. Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.

Take inventory of supplies and equipment. Train new employees. Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations. Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents in order to verify product quality and quantity.

Quality Control Technician 03/2000 – 08/2006

Peanut Corporation of America – Blakely, GA

Delegate tasks to team members and ensure the tasks are completed. Ensure customer satisfaction included monitoring operations to prevent the production of defects; verifying adherence to quality plans and requirements; analyzing and investigating adverse quality trends or conditions; and initiating corrective action.

Additionally, I ensure the quality of products acquired and used by the Department. I have analytical ability combined with knowledge and application of quality assurance principles and techniques, and knowledge of pertinent product characteristics and the associated manufacturing processes and techniques.

Check finished product to ensure inferior products were distributed to customer. Monitor and maintained processing equipment for mishaps during the assembly of products. I inventory finish product to ensure proper stacking and correct number of cases are placed on shipping containers. Manage Labor hours versus sales growth. Maintain a clean and health environment and maintain the highest quality of care.

Air Entangler Operator 09/1998 – 03/2000

Shaw Industries – Bainbridge, GA

Creel Yarn 12 hours to make carpet turf. Responsible for 18 position machine. Keep up with the color, style, and pin number. Responsible for machine doffing in a timely manner. Load packaged filament yarn (nylon, polypropylene, and polyester) onto an Air Entanglement machine. Doff off finished product packages as directed and other operates an AE machine.

Open pallets or cases of raw yarn using duck bill knife or other appropriate hand tool. Recycle or discard packaging materials. Remove raw yarn from container, transfer to creel pegs and splice in. Place empty tubes in magazine.

Place appropriate yarn label inside tube of finished yarn. Tie off and doff packages of finished yarn. Visually compare finished yarn to a standard for color and quality discrepancies. Pack yarn on pack out conveyor. Compare labels; doff tickets, and specification sheets for discrepancies. Maintain any reports and/or records.

Pantry Inspector 01/1996 – 02/1998

Dana’s Undies – Blakely, GA

Inspect panties doe holes or sewing issues. Package 20 to 40 bags in an hour for production. Assorted panties to make sure they were a fit from sizes 3T-4T.

Make sure production was met on a daily basis.

EDUCATION

Early County High School, Blakely, GA; High School Diploma

CERTIFICATION

ServSafe National Restaurant Association Certified Through 3/8/2022

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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