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KITCHEN MANAGER
Summary
Dedicated and experienced kitchen worker with 3 years of kitchen management experience. Passionate about growing and maintaining work relationships through shared duties aimed at achieving common goals. Efficient, optimistic, critical thinker through unforseen and stressful situations.
Skills
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Experience
Bickford Senior Living | Fredericksburg , VAKitchen Manager02/2017 - 03/2020
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
- Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
Tin Roof Tacos | Nampa , IDLine Cook02/2014 - 03/2020
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Mentored and trained 15dishwashers and linecooks through strategyand procedure, improving overall quality and performance.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Created approximately 8-12 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Placed frequently used food such as raw and sautéed vegetables in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Oversaw food product inventory, making recommendations to Kitchen Manager and Owner to streamline kitchen operations.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
- Supervised staff of five, providing direction in preparing specialty items, including vegetarian and vegan food.
- Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Bristol Farms | San Diego , CAPrep Cook01/2013 - 09/2014
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Offered support to other stations in high-volume shifts or as needed.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Eldorado Resorts, Inc. | Elgin , ILDishwasher02/2013 - 09/2013
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Backed up Prep, line and bussing team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Wiped and sanitized various kitchen surfaces using specific cleaning supplies.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
- Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins, enabling servers to grab forks, knives and spoons quickly.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
- Organized clean utensils in storage bins for servers to access easily.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Education and Training
Gateway Community College | City, StateSome College (No Degree) in Liberal Arts And General Studies
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School Attended
- Gateway Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Kitchen Manager
- Line Cook
- Prep Cook
- Dishwasher
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree) in Liberal Arts And General Studies
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