Kai Degre

Operations and Compliance Specialist with 10+ years of leadership experience managing high-volume kitchen operations, multi-million-dollar business performance, and cross-functional teams. Skilled in operations management, inventory control, scheduling, payroll coordination, SOP implementation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, performance reporting, documentation, and process improvement. Proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency, maintaining food safety and company compliance standards, resolving complex operational issues, and leading teams in fast-paced environments.

Criminal

Justice graduate with expertise in policy interpretation, risk assessment, investigative problem-solving, and organizational compliance.

Kitchen Manager / Assistant General Manager - Apple American Group

(2014-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed daily operations, staff (30+), scheduling, payroll, and inventory systems
• Maintained operational data, reports, and performance tracking metrics.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and procedures
• Investigated and resolved customer complaints and internal issues
• Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented process improvements
• Trained employees on procedures, compliance, and performance standards
• Handled high-pressure decision-making and conflict resolution

Farm Production Worker - Farmer Tim's Vegetable Farm

(2025-04)

• Followed strict safety and operational procedures
• Maintained productivity and accuracy in task execution
• Worked independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments

A.S. - Criminal Justice - Quinsigamond Community College (2026-12)

B.S. - Criminal Justice - University of Massachusetts Lowell (2026-01)