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*Ensure Product Quality and Inventory Management: Conduct rigorous quality control checks, including organoleptic evaluations and laboratory analyses. Collaborate with production sites to identify and address quality issues, ensuring product consistency. Efficiently manage the storage and retrieval of retention samples to support quality assurance and regulatory requirements.*Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Handle and fulfill technical documentation to ensure adherence to food safety… Show more *Ensure Product Quality and Inventory Management: Conduct rigorous quality control checks, including organoleptic evaluations and laboratory analyses. Collaborate with production sites to identify and address quality issues, ensuring product consistency. Efficiently manage the storage and retrieval of retention samples to support quality assurance and regulatory requirements.*Maintain Regulatory Compliance: Handle and fulfill technical documentation to ensure adherence to food safety regulations and maintain compliance with industry standards.*Support Product Innovation: Contribute to the development and continued improvement of new and existing products by preparing R&D samples, participating in sensory evaluations, and conducting shelf-life studies. Show less

Assist in day-to-day functions of business including inventory, purchasing, and shipping/ mailings. Contact customers to fulfill orders and receive delivery instructions. Inspect product for accuracy and quality before delivery

Chicago, Il

Modern American CuisineSetting up and stocking stations with all necessary suppliesPreparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staffAnswer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructionsClean up station and take care of leftover foodStock inventory appropriatelyEnsure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely… Show more Modern American CuisineSetting up and stocking stations with all necessary suppliesPreparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staffAnswer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructionsClean up station and take care of leftover foodStock inventory appropriatelyEnsure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashionComply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standardsMaintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Show less

Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary suppliesPreparing food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staffKnowledgeable in Italian cuisinePrepared menu items in advance and to order. Oversaw production and sanitation procedures of prep kitchen during night/dinner shift.

Wheaton, Illinois, United States

Provided customer service, including greeting them and responding to questionsPerformed testing and logging of Fat content of Meat Grinds Tested & Maintained sanitizer solutions Maintained product stock of caseAssisted in communication of product purchasing Dynamically selling product by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisionsPerformed Daily temperature checks and logs of Refrigerator and Freezers, hot foods to ensure food safety and… Show more Provided customer service, including greeting them and responding to questionsPerformed testing and logging of Fat content of Meat Grinds Tested & Maintained sanitizer solutions Maintained product stock of caseAssisted in communication of product purchasing Dynamically selling product by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisionsPerformed Daily temperature checks and logs of Refrigerator and Freezers, hot foods to ensure food safety and wholesomeness Calibrated thermometers as needed.Fulfilling sanitation and safety guidelinesTrained incoming team members regarding standards of operations, sanitation, standards & regulationsOperating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, and compactorAssisting in other duties as assigned Show less

• Schedule crew members to ensure that all shifts are properly manned and that any staff shortages are addressed properly• Recruit staff members and handle training and development of both new and existing crew members and support staff• Set targets and goals for each employee and assist them in reaching these goals in a time efficient manner• Work towards ensuring that standards of hygiene are maintained by staff members and advocate good sanitary practices• Coordinate the work… Show more • Schedule crew members to ensure that all shifts are properly manned and that any staff shortages are addressed properly• Recruit staff members and handle training and development of both new and existing crew members and support staff• Set targets and goals for each employee and assist them in reaching these goals in a time efficient manner• Work towards ensuring that standards of hygiene are maintained by staff members and advocate good sanitary practices• Coordinate the work of staff members to ensure exceptional and timely food service delivery to customers• Supervise the counter area to ensure that all customers are being handled appropriately, especially focusing on accuracy or orders• Create and maintain effective relationships with food suppliers to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of supplies• Oversee food preparation and packing duties to ensure that all standards and protocols for both are adhered to• Address customers’ complaints to ensure their satisfaction and repeat business opportunities• Work with the human resource / accounting employees to administer payrolls and issue holidays and half times• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all restaurant areas, including kitchens, dining areas and order counters Show less

Food Science & Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Food Science And Technology

Chemistry

Studied General and Organic Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics in preparation to transfer to Kansas State University to study Food Science.

Associate'S Degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

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