Jen C.

Experience

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  La Petite Pierre

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Cook

  My responsibilities included food prep for various lunch stations, including salad, sandwich, vegetarian, pasta, and entree stations. I prepped food for catering events. Worked as lead cook or server for catering events. Received food deliveries, assessed quality, and placed in storage following the FIFO rule. Counted inventory.

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  Cafe Tazza

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1998

  Cook

  My responsibilities included food prep for daily lunch service, making daily desserts, organizing and cleaning the kitchen.

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  The Garden Gate

  Nov 1999 - Feb 2003

  Retail Associate, Office Personnel, Website Manager

  My responsibilities included following opening procedures, making cash and credit card sales, creating end of day reports, making cash deposits. Receiving deliveries, assessing quality, pricing products and displaying for sale. Created computer inventory system using Quickbooks, entered information, kept records. Managed website by adding new photos, poetry and products.

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  Two Chicks Who Cater

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2014

  Co-Owner & Chef

  Two Chicks Who Cater was a small catering company located in Anderson Township, Ohio. Our philosophy was expressed in these few words... "Great Food, Made from Scratch, in Small Batches." We purchased many of our ingredients from local farms, producers and businesses. We supported regional producers as well. We loved to cater smaller celebrations of less than 100, along with business lunches and events.During my time with TCWC, I took the following actions. Designed the menus and wrote the recipes for most of the menu items. Purchased the food from local markets and farmers. Organized the kitchen for best use of space, creating appropriate work zones. Rotated food items and kept storage areas clean.Maintained and cleaned all equipment, large and small.Created and baked all desserts. Managed the financial books and paid the bills. Ordered all disposables and other equipment needs. Handled all business related items including insurance, rentals, and accounts payable.Hired and worked closely with a graphic designer to create brochures, business cards, labels, etc.Lead the project to open a bricks and mortar location. Created and managed the website, www.twochickswhocater.com along with our internet exposure on Facebook and Twitter. Show less

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  Brew River Catering

  Mar 2015 - May 2016

  Cook

  Assisted the owner to prepare food for catered events.

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  Ivy Hills Country Club

  May 2016 - Apr 2018

  I manage the service staff to make sure all food service areas are ready for guests, including proper table settings, stocked items (beverages, paper products, etc.), and confirm updated information is being exchanged between the kitchen and dining room. I assist in setting up for banquets and events. I assign the service staff side work duties during slow periods. I maintain a clean and organized work environment. I assist service staff when short handed by serving guests and bartending. I hire staff for pool shack, dining room and banquets. I created a 3-day training program for all newly hired service staff. I train individuals on their first day and assign experienced servers to complete the training and follow up regularly to make sure training is thorough. I created and posted cleaning protocols for all service areas. I create and maintain the schedule for as many as 28 employees, including seasonal, part time and full time. I receive requests via text and email and respond in a timely manner. I assist housekeeping with ordering and maintaining cleanliness. I observe maintenance issues within and around the building, alert necessary staff and follow up to completion. I attend weekly management meetings to discuss current and future issues. I contribute my observations as they pertain to service, increasing revenue and decreasing costs. Show less

  • Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  • Server

    May 2016 - Oct 2016
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  U.S. Bank

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Universal Banker Teller

  I took the road less traveled and then turned around and followed my footprints back out.

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  Salem Gardens

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  Food Server

  Who doesn’t love burgers and beers?

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  Shannon Chavez, CPA

  Oct 2019 - now

  Bookkeeper