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KITCHEN MANAGER
Summary

With an extensive background of experience in the food industry I am just ready and looking for the company that will allow me to turn a job into a career.

Skills
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Dependable
  • Quality control
  • Team player
Experience
02/2016 to 06/2019
Kitchen ManagerPitfire - Pasadena , CA
  • Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
  • Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
  • Coordinated preparation of customer meals and monitored food handling for safety purposes.
  • Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
  • Kept facility and equipment in good working condition through regular preventive maintenance and repair schedules.
  • Completed regular line checks to maximize quality assurance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
  • Trained workers in every restaurant position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
  • Identified, investigated and corrected operational issues such as inventory waste or theft to keep business operating at optimal levels.
  • Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
  • Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
05/2013 to 10/2016
CookUc Health - Laramie , WY
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
  • Interacted effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of busy periods, including dinner rush.
  • Collaborated closely with food and beverage leadership to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize salmonella and other foodborne illnesses.
  • Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients to match exact recipe formula.
04/2011 to 02/2013
Wok CookHard Rock Hotels And Casinos - Hollywood , CA
  • Developed delicious wok-centered dishes, which incorporated meat, seafood, vegetables and dumplings.
  • Set up kitchen for dinner rush by cutting meat and chopping vegetables.
  • Crafted high-quality and aesthetically-pleasing meals of freshest ingredients available.
  • Sanitized all food preparation areas with company-approved cleaning products
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
  • Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
  • Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced ingredients for salads, stir-fries and other dishes.
  • Worked closely with Cashiers to obtain order information and accurately complete customers' orders.
  • Properly utilized various cooking utensils to prepare range of food items.
  • Followed recipes to maintain restaurant standards and satisfy customers.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Put together multiple, concurrent orders during customer rushes, including dinner and lunch hours.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
01/2009 to 02/2011
Grill CookSorrel River Ranch - Moab , UT
  • Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
  • Cleaned grills and other kitchen tools and areas.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
  • Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to company quality standards.
  • Reviewed quality standards and verified continuous application throughout kitchen environment.
  • Supported other kitchen team members when needed.
  • Distributed prepared food to servers in efficient manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations.
  • Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
  • Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
  • Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
  • Garnished and arranged plated meals.
Education and Training
Associate of Arts: Welding TechnologyAustin Community College - City, State
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School Attended

  • Austin Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Kitchen Manager
  • Cook
  • Wok Cook
  • Grill Cook

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Welding Technology

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