Ashley Cochran
Cowpens
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Manager with expertise in kitchen operations, food safety compliance, and staff training. Proven ability to enhance workflow and maintain high-quality standards in food preparation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Nutrition Group
Boiling Springs
07.2025 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff training on food preparation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure adequate stock of ingredients and supplies.
- Implemented efficient food preparation processes to enhance kitchen workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to address dietary needs of clients effectively.
- Ensured proper food storage practices to maintain quality and safety standards.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Sorted and labeled paper goods and food ingredients for efficient storage.
Food Service Worker
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
Boiling Springs
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to students in line with dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure food safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently coordinate meal service operations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to operational protocols.
- Provided friendly customer service to students and staff during meal times.
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines for consistent meal preparation.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
Office Associate
Cochran's Automotive
Boiling Springs
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed office supplies and inventory for efficient operations.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and scheduled appointments effectively.
- Processed and organized paperwork for automotive service records.
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline workflows.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
- Inputted data into computer systems in an accurate and timely manner.
- Answered telephone inquiries from customers and vendors regarding office operations.
- Performed general office duties such as photocopying, faxing, scanning documents.
- Resolved customer complaints via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Greeted visitors at the front desk in a polite manner while providing assistance when needed.
- Monitored calendars and scheduled appointments based on availability and established load limits.
- Processed paperwork efficiently to support smooth office procedures.
- Organized filing system for documents such as invoices, contracts, and reports.
- Ordered office supplies, maintained inventory records, and monitored stock levels.
- Maintained a clean work area by organizing desks and shelves on a regular basis.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Collected payments, issued receipts, and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
Inventory Control Specialist
Amazon
Spartanburg
08.2015 - 08.2023
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for customer orders.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain accuracy of inventory records.
- Trained new staff on inventory management systems and procedures.
- Managed inventory by performing physical counts, identifying variances and reconciling records.
- Conducted regular physical inventories of warehouse stock and reported discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved variances with inventory records.
- Performed cycle counts on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
- Researched inventory-related discrepancies and made appropriate adjustments in inventory system.
- Pulled damaged and recalled products for return or disposal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Boiling Springs High School
Boiling Springs, SC05-2003
Skills
- Kitchen operations
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Food preparation processes
- Staff training
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Nutrition Group
07.2025 - Current
Food Service Worker
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
08.2024 - 07.2025
Office Associate
Cochran's Automotive
08.2023 - 08.2024
Inventory Control Specialist
Amazon
08.2015 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Boiling Springs High School