Christine Wilcher

Driven by a passion for nutrition and meal excellence, I honed my skills in meal planning and multitasking at Howard Middle School. My dedication to sanitation and meal distribution significantly enhanced food service quality, demonstrating professionalism and innovation. I excel in environments requiring self-motivation and a keen focus on achieving high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.

Nutrition Assistant at Howard Middle School (2024-08 – Present)

• Collaborate with supervisor and staff to check temperatures and warm up food as well as cooling.
• Prepping food for staff and students.
• Line server and prepare warmers with water and set temperatures.
• Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
• Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
• Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
• Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
• Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
• Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
• Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Line Cook at Masters Golf Tournament (2024-04 – 2024-04)

• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
• Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
• Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
• Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Prep Cook at Helms College (2023-08 – 2024-03)

• Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
• Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
• Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
• Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
• Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.

Rural Mail Carrier at USPS (2005-07 – 2023-07)

• Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
• Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
• Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
• Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders, and stamp purchases in field.
• Organized mail ahead of delivery runs for correct routing.
• Distributed items on time and to correct locations for punctual, professional mail services.
• Collected mail from post office boxes and distributed goods to correct addresses.
• Followed safety protocols and regulations while driving, upholding professional service reputation.
• Conducted daily maintenance and safety checks on delivery vehicles, limiting service delays and disruptions.
• Secured and properly stored packages for delivery to eliminate damage risks.
• Resolved complaints calmly and professionally to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
• Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
• Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
• Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
• Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.

CERTIFICATE in Culinary Arts – HELMS COLLEGE (2023-08 – 2024-06)

GED – OLD BALLARD (1997-03)