Clara Osborne
Havre
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, food safety, cleanliness, planning and execution. Great at motivating and leading in high paced stressful environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
MSU-Northern
Havre
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and meals according to standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in food service operations during meal periods for students and staff.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Director of Catering
MSU-Northern
Havre
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed catering menus tailored to diverse client preferences and dietary needs.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring timely delivery of food and services.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure quality ingredients and supplies.
- Implemented event setup and breakdown processes for seamless operations.
- Communicated with clients to finalize event details and expectations.
- Collaborated with campus departments to promote catering services effectively.
- Grew business through outside catering sales, executed food deliveries to perfection and devised and implemented marketing and promotional campaigns.
- Organized special events such as weddings, corporate meetings and holiday parties.
- Oversaw banquets, trained new associates and directed temporary personnel in proper setup, cleaning, breakdown and delivery procedures.
Catering Coordinator/CookII
MSU-Northern
Havre
04.2014 - 04.2023
- Coordinated catering events for diverse campus activities and functions.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure quality food and service options.
- Planned menus in collaboration with clients to meet specific dietary needs.
- Developed schedules for staff assignments during catering events.
- Oversaw inventory management for catering supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on service standards and operational procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to kitchen staff as needed throughout the event preparation process.
Server
PJ’s
Havre
07.2006 - 02.2014
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Managed multiple tables and prioritized guest needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services/Community Leadership
Stonechild College
Rocky Boy, MTSkills
- Recipe preparation
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Catering logistics
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Effective planner
- Food safety oversight
Timeline
Cook
MSU-Northern
08.2025 - Current
Director of Catering
MSU-Northern
05.2023 - 08.2024
Catering Coordinator/CookII
MSU-Northern
04.2014 - 04.2023
Server
PJ’s
07.2006 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services/Community Leadership
Stonechild College