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Talitha Paige

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Cook

Compass Group Inc.
06.2024 - Current
  • Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures.
  • Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food and supply items are stored per standards.
  • Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
  • Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required.
  • Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required.
  • Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
  • Attends in-service and safety meetings.
  • Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers.
  • Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 75-100 tables per day.

Assistant Manager

Wendy’s
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Comply with food safety procedures
  • Work with team to meet sales goals
  • Monitor food inventory levels
  • Manage and maintain safe working conditions
  • Manage crew members
  • Provide proper training for crew members
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell/KFC
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Partner with the General Manager on success metrics and lead restaurant team to reach goals
  • Ownership of the guest experience that includes friendly interactions, a clean restaurant and hot & fresh meals
  • Grow and mentor team through training and hiring
  • Effectively communicate goals, promotions, business updates, etc.
  • Lead the overall positive and collaborative family environment
  • Values customer service and positively impacting our guest’s experience
  • Practices high quality food and cleanliness standards
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Cook

Compass Group Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Cook

Jennifer Temps
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
  • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
  • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
  • Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Shift Manager

Bojangle’s
02.2019 - 04.2022
  • Open the store, make sure the store is secured, count safe and get the registers ready for opening, help with getting food ready for the day, taking and recording temps, interact with employees and customers through the day.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.

Production Repack Supervisor

Albert Organic
01.2009 - 02.2019
  • Ensure correct allocation of packaging materials used on work orders, check for data entry errors by line leads.
  • End of day checks in Famous to verify input and output accuracy on production runs.
  • Check system for production overages or partial pallets and ensure they are completed on subsequent runs.
  • Monitor pack out percentages to ensure they match expectations and quality reports. Investigate discrepancies, make corrections and/or notify customer or commodity managers.
  • Confirm that all finished work orders are properly completed and finalized in Famous at the end of each day.
  • Responsible for Repack/Scheduling teams’ assignment of bulk inventory to Work Orders and usage by FIFO (oldest fruit used first) or customer’s recommendations.
  • Check Famous daily to ensure product leaving the repack area (both bulk pallets not used for production and repacked pallets) are put away in designated warehouse locations. Advise Production and Warehouse Managers of potential missing pallets.
  • Assure production schedules and quotas are met daily. Customer must be notified of any failures along with corrective action.
  • Oversee production data entry into Famous by managing yields, material usage, etc. on Work Orders and making proper adjustments in system to match.
  • Cross reference and verify information submitted by Line Leads is accurately reflected in Famous (Pallet input/output, Output tags, Material usage, etc.)
  • Ensure the production team has correct labels staged (box and PTI) for same or next day production runs; Verify information on label matches customer specs on the Work Orders.
  • Communicate with Sales team and customers on order progress and fulfillment.
  • Communicate with Production regarding any additions or changes in scheduling.
  • Participate in any customer, government organization, or corporate food safety audits (especially regarding Repack traceability).
  • Encourage and support a work culture of continuous improvement and employee safety.
  • Adjust work hours to the needs of the business during busy seasons, as needed, to include weekends.
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.

Student/hair Dresser

Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
05.2007 - 03.2009
  • Collaborate with workers and managers to solve Certified Cosmetologist work-related problems.
  • Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.
  • Cleaned blush, foundation and other makeup stains off of fabric using club soda and gentle detergents.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Force
02.2007 - 01.2009
  • Multidisciplinary Position, which requires the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and be detail-oriented.
  • I provided comprehensive patient care, both direct and indirect care.
  • Assist with daily tasks involving patent care under the direct supervision of an RN in an acute patient environment.
  • Took and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and blood sugar.
  • Welcome patients and visitors, in person and via the phone.
  • Handled incoming calls and scheduling of appointments, as we as other clerical duties.
  • Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
  • Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, and family disruption.
  • Supported needs of 15-20+ residents under long-term care.

Education

GED -

Bryant & Stratton College
Buffalo, NY
03-1993

Skills

  • Customer service

  • Serving

  • Restaurant experience

  • Cash register

  • Cooking

  • Cash handling

  • Food handling

  • Large-scale food preparation

  • Food inventory management

  • Crew training

Certification

  • Serv Safe
  • May 2022 to May 2027

Timeline

Lead Cook

Compass Group Inc.
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Wendy’s
02.2024 - 06.2024

Assistant Manager

Taco Bell/KFC
12.2023 - 06.2024

Cook

Compass Group Inc.
01.2023 - 11.2023

Cook

Jennifer Temps
05.2022 - 01.2023

Shift Manager

Bojangle’s
02.2019 - 04.2022

Production Repack Supervisor

Albert Organic
01.2009 - 02.2019

Student/hair Dresser

Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge
05.2007 - 03.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Force
02.2007 - 01.2009

GED -

Bryant & Stratton College

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