Kathleen Huckell is seeking a new position and has over 10 years of experience as a kitchen manager in childcare centers and restaurants. She has strong communication, organizational, and food preparation skills. Her resume details employment history as a kitchen manager at Bright Horizons childcare center since 2004, and previous management roles at Aramark and La Petite Academy. She also has experience as a crew member at Wendy's. Huckell has an associate's degree in general studies and certificates in restaurant operations.

1. KATHLEEN HUCKELL
(206) 605-4246
bothellkat@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
· Experienced with Microsoft applications
· Over 10 year’s managerial experience in fast paced kitchens
· Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse population
· Ability to work well independently as well as a member as a team
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Kitchen Manager 04-00 to present
Bright Horizons – Bothell, WA
· Managing a fast paced kitchen in a childcare setting
· Planning, preparing and serving nutritious food for 135 + children and adults
· Ordering food and additional products for meal preparation and managing inventory
· Following proper health, safety and sanitation guidelines
CrewMember 11-11 to present
Wendy’s – Bothell, WA
· Taking food and drink orders and receiving payment from customers
· Answering customers' questions, and providing information about menu items
· Requesting and recording customer orders, and computing bills and giving change
· Verifying that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
Kitchen Manager 02-99 to 3-00
Aramark – Everett, WA
· Recognized for doubling profit through food sales and cost control
· Was promoted from cashier/salad prep to Kitchen Operations Manager in a short time
· Managed inventory, cashiering and providing food service for over 60 people
· Greeted and served the needs of customers
Kitchen Manager 03-97 to 01-99
La Petite Academy – Everett, WA
· Maintained food rotation procedure to insure fresh products
· Planned menu, ordered food and additional product, managed inventory
· Washed pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment
· Compiled and maintained records of food use and expenditures
EDUCATION
Edmonds Community College – Lynnwood, WA GPA 3.61 09-91 to 06-93
General Studies Concentration
Snohomish High School – Snohomish, WA High School Diploma 06-1985
Sno-Isle Skill Center – Mukilteo, WA Restaurant Operations Certificate 06-1985
References Available Upon Request