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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
  • Portioning understanding
  • Sanitation
  • Purchasing
  • Vendor relations
  • Scheduling
  • Training
  • Teambuilding
  • Critical thinking
  • Planning
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

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