Katherine Romel
adyks3@r.postjobfree.com
***** ********* **, *** ***, Southgate, MI 48195 248-***-****
Objective: Obtain a responsible position within a well-defined organization where my experience and proficiency will allow me the opportunity for growth.
Education:
The Art Institute of Michigan - Novi, MI
Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts Spring 2014
Lake Superior State University - Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Bachelor of Science, Therapeutic Recreation, December 2003
Employment History
Lincoln Park Public Schools, Lincoln Park, Michigan. August 2021 – Current
Kitchen Manager
Responsible for overseeing staff, leading team meetings
Purchase food and stock and complete yearly inventory
Build rapport with staff and students to provide a positive work environment
Demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills
Review daily production sheets and other daily paperwork
Bridge communication between kitchen staff and upper management
Panera Bread, West Bloomfield\Taylor, Michigan April 2016 – September 2021
Assistant General Manager
Create weekly schedules,
Ensure shifts go smoothly
Manage daily operations and help with human resources as necessary
Aid the general manager in coordinating, directing and planning everyday business operations
Some administrative duties
Training new employees and assisting on the front and back lines when necessary
Help lead team meetings and group training sessions.
TGI Fridays, Novi, Michigan January 2013 – April 2016
Kitchen Manager (server, line cook, prep cook)
Builds rapport, and ensures an enjoyable, quality dining experience
Responsible for the back of house and kitchen area of the restaurant
Responsible for staffing
Purchase food and stock
Coordinate training on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques
Prepares food items for all stations and other areas in the kitchen
Follows recipes, controls portions as set by the restaurant
Practices good safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
Steve & Rocky’s, Novi, Michigan May 2013 – September 2013
Line Cook
Preparing the food items in the pantry, fry and garde manger station and other areas in the kitchen
Cleaning and maintaining the station, practicing safety, sanitation, and organizational skills
Follows recipes, controls, portion, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant
TenderCare, Rogers City, Michigan November 2010 - November 2012
Culinary Assistant
Provided assistance in all nutrition functions as directed/instructed by the Nutrition Services Manager
Assisted in providing the residents with nourishing, attractive, well balanced menus
Prepared and served food to residents
Stocked supplies.
AT&T, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan August 2009 - May 2010
Retail Sales Consultant
Completed customer contracts and warranties, pulled products from inventory, accepted customer payments, and filed the completed orders
Maintained knowledge of products, accessories, pricing plans, promotions, service features, and competitive offers and provided critical market feedback to the manager regarding competition and product/service needs.
Provided efficient, courteous customer service and assisted in all aspects of services
Adult Learning Systems, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan March 2009 - August 2009
Home Coordinator
Promoted quality improvement, provided crisis and intervention skills
Held staff meetings, evaluated staff performance and developed staff schedules
Maintained time sheet records
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
Provided direct care to consumers
Maintained HIPPA requirements and guidelines
Great Lakes Recovery Centers, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan September 2003 - April 2009
Counselor/Case Manager
Kept adequate records of client activities, completed daily reports, and authorization requests
Facilitated group and individual counseling sessions
Provided ongoing crisis and intervention skills
Processed admission and discharges, completed screenings and referrals of clients
Developed client treatment plans and assisted with implementing them
Skills: Counseling, General Office Skills, Sales, Management, Culinary Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Individual / Group Counseling, Restaurant Management, Food Preparation, Employee Evaluation, Training & Development, Leadership, ServSafe® Certified