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Kathryn Nilsen

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Cavamezze Grill, excelling in kitchen management and food presentation. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration and problem-solving, driving operational success in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Lead

Cavamezze Grill
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Maintained proper storage, prep and service procedures and maintained equipment and workspaces to drive sanitary conditions.
  • Led and developed grill and prep teams.
  • Anticipated and solved problems by taking decisive action.
  • Stayed current on food technologies and products.
  • Followed company, safety, security policies, and procedures.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.

Merchandise Coordinator

T.J. Maxx
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Hired new merchandising employees and provided effective training.
  • Established vendor performance metrics to evaluate service.
  • Educated employees on new merchandise during seasonal workshops.

Merchandise Associate

T.J. Maxx
05.2021 - 08.2023
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Greeted, serviced, and thanked all customers.

Volunteer

Carteret County Humane Society
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Junius H. Rose High School
Greenville, NC
06-2023

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen management
  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation standards
  • Culinary techniques

Certification

  • Certified State Food Safety

Timeline

Culinary Lead

Cavamezze Grill
01.2025 - 06.2025

Merchandise Coordinator

T.J. Maxx
10.2023 - 01.2024

Volunteer

Carteret County Humane Society
09.2022 - 11.2022

Merchandise Associate

T.J. Maxx
05.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

North Carolina State University

High School Diploma -

Junius H. Rose High School

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