Megan Keller

Innovative Culinary Manager with 6 years of experience. Successful at scratch cooking while practicing motivational leadership and detail-oriented organization. Committed to guest satisfaction and kitchen efficiency.

Culinary Manager at Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant (2019-08 – Present)

• Motivated team of 15+ employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency for 6+ hours per shift.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
• Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
• Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
• Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships, including weekly produce and daily orders.

Kitchen Staff Member at Crust & Company (2020-10 – 2021-04)

• Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
• Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
• Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, challah and other breads.
• Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.

Line Cook at Coldwater Cafe & Catering (2016-08 – 2019-08)

• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Took food orders from servers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
• Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

BOH Manager at Bob Evans (2009-07 – 2011-02)

• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
• Followed operational procedures and enforced product standards, quality and consistency.
• Opened doors on time, greeted patrons and offered assistance with locating needed items.
• Created weekly team member schedules

Associate of Applied Science in Social Work – Clark State Community College (2008-01 – 2010-02)

High School Diploma – Springfield High School South (1997-08 – 2001-06)