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HEAD COOK
Summary

Expert Cook, successful at overseeing and handling large numbers of kitchen staff in preparation of meals. History of managing and guiding multiple processes with speed and efficiency. I have great experience in institutional sized kitchens, and following company and health department standards.

Skills
  • Culinary techniques
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Dish preparation
  • Meal preparation
  • Nutrition
  • Food allergy understanding
  • Inventory oversight
  • Cleaning and sanitizing methods
  • Safety and health guidelines
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Kitchen equipment and tools
  • Banquets and catering
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Team training
  • Portion and cost control
  • Food procurement
  • Recipe creation
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Pantry restocking
  • Purchasing
  • Menu development
  • Vendor relationships
Experience
Company Name | City, StateHead Cook04/2019 - 04/2020
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Sanitized all counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean at all times.
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
  • Developed innovative menu to provide customers with several high-quality food options.
  • Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes.
  • Washed utensils, plates and chopping boards between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high quality meals produced daily.
  • Partnered with kitchen team to create dynamic entrees for large banquets and special events.
  • Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
  • Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for [Number] people.
  • Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
  • Created exciting dishes at competitive prices to attract clientele and increase revenue.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques to increase productivity and boost workflow.
Company Name | City, StateAssistant Manager01/2017 - 04/2019
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Trained team of [Number] to deliver outstanding customer service, boosting customer satisfaction ratings [Number]%.
  • Implemented training processes for newly hired employees and supervised department managers, shift leads and production personnel.
  • Supported sales management initiatives to optimize business development.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Oversaw team development according to industry service standards to further customer loyalty.
  • Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
Company Name | City, StateAccount Manager06/2014 - 12/2016
  • Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen-share and in-person meetings.
  • Grew customer base by identifying needs for relevant product solutions to fit client budgets and schedules.
  • Increased revenue by cultivating and securing new accounts while providing value-added services to existing clients.
  • Recruited sales team members and coordinated team activities to maximize sales and minimizing costs.
  • Received company employee performance award after maintaining record sales achievement for growth.
  • Saved costs by negotiating product prices and equalizing freight rates.
  • Grew company revenue and rebuilt customer loyalty.
  • Updated account plans based on changing markets, customer conditions and competitor activity.
  • Managed budgeting, forecasting and performance for all accounts.
  • Exceeded sales goals for accounts by upselling products to existing customers.
  • Increased yearly sales by cultivating customer relations and resolving service requests.
  • Incorporated new locations into region to drive annual revenues and increase profits.
  • Increased sales by cultivating successful customer relations and efficiently resolving service requests.
  • Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
  • Led and motivated sales team working with businesses.
  • Improved customer confidence and recovered previous year sales losses by building and renewing customer relationships to define market opportunities.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with clients to accurately quote pricing and terms that achieve customer objectives.
  • Elevated client retention rating by negotiating product pricing, freight rates and delivery and payment terms to beat competition.
Education and Training
Cooper County R-IV | CityHigh School Diploma05/2008
Moberly Area Community College | City, StateSome College (No Degree)
Activities and Honors

Outstanding Spotlight Award-

Presented by 'Harry S. Truman' Veterans Hospital.

I was nominated and received the award for saving a persons life during the line of work while they where having a medical emergency. My quick actions and fast thinking resulted in my nomination and ultimate selection for the top hospital award.

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School Attended

  • Cooper County R-IV
  • Moberly Area Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Head Cook
  • Assistant Manager
  • Account Manager

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Some College (No Degree)

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