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Lynzi Dansby

Texarkana,AR

Summary

Highly dynamic, motivated, and results-oriented individual with a diverse skill set in administrative and production tasks. Seeking a challenging and growth-oriented position to fully utilize talents. Eager to find a supportive environment that fosters extended learning, lively work experiences, and professional growth. Productive and informative team member and leader committed to making valuable contributions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dual Credit Culinary Instructor

Texarkana College
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed instruction of Serve Safe curriculum.
  • Delivered practical kitchen lessons, ensuring students mastered essential cooking techniques.
  • Gauge student understanding of everyday kitchen practices.
  • Organized efforts to develop weekly lesson plans.
  • Perform daily task management.
  • Executed detailed scheduling for events and orders.
  • Handled records associated with received deliveries.
  • Supervised database processes to optimize storage and shipment logistics.
  • Trained students in culinary cost management.

Kitchen Manager

Twisted Fork Restaurant
02.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes.
  • Responsible for security operations such as key control, inventory control
  • Knife and blade inventory control, accountability and conducts routine checks for all items that are in the kitchen

Lead Waste Water Operator

Fritolay/Pepsico Irving,Tx
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Monitor 3 industrial centrifuge machines.
  • Conduct tests for facilities wastewater PH and report any readings that are not compliance with city and state regulations.
  • Evaluate starch production and replace supplies as needed.
  • Utilize production tools for starch output.
  • Execute daily assignments sheet
  • Accurately schedule pick-ups, for starch and waste truck.
  • Maintain all operation of the business by keeping track of production output and downtime.
  • Oversee data system for storage and tracking of goods and shipments.

Bartender

Mr. D’s Inc - Texarkana, AR.
01.2005 - 01.2020
  • Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons
  • Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks
  • Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations
  • Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails
  • Plan and present bar menu
  • Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age
  • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies
  • Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience
  • Comply with all food and beverage regulations

Education

Culinary Arts

Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
  • SAP
  • FactoryLogix
  • Oracle
  • Manhattan logistics systems
  • AASIS
  • Customer Service
  • OSHA, Haz-Mat and EPA Training
  • Mechanic Technician Training
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Kitchen management

Timeline

Dual Credit Culinary Instructor

Texarkana College
01.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Twisted Fork Restaurant
02.2023 - Current

Lead Waste Water Operator

Fritolay/Pepsico Irving,Tx
01.2019 - 01.2023

Bartender

Mr. D’s Inc - Texarkana, AR.
01.2005 - 01.2020

Culinary Arts

Texarkana College

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