kitchen manager resume example with 3+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
Home: (555) 432-1000
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Summary
Hardworking and reliable Kitchen Manager with strong ability in Logistics and Cost Control. Offering respect, active listening, and the ability to negotiate. Proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Skills
Sanitation
Portioning understanding
Purchasing
MS Office
Team building
Supervision
Inventory management
Team management
Experience
Kitchen Manager, 01/2020 to Current Perkins Restaurants – Forest Lake, MN,
Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
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.
Collaborated with trainees to bolster understanding of project management, safety and inventory waste to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
Reduced food waste [Number]% by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers and popularity of items.
Controlled portion sizes and garnishing for optimal cost controls.
Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
Line Cook, 05/2018 to 11/2018 Fs Food Group – FL, State,
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches.
Marinated food items according to corporate-provided instructions and recipes.
Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Placed frequently used food such as Salmon and Couscous in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
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.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Created approximately 12 orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Dishwasher, 07/2015 to 09/2015 Doordash – Bonner Springs, KS,
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Replaced clean utensils in storage bins, enabling servers to grab forks, knives and spoons quickly.
Organized clean utensils in storage bins for servers to access easily.
Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals in 3-compartment sink.
Back of House Team Member, 06/2013 to 12/2014 Chick-Fil-A – Euless, TX,
Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation.
Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines.
Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect food from spoilage.
Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied Business: Culinary Arts, Expected in 08/2018 to Cuyahoga Community College - Cleveland, OH GPA:
Certificate of Career Preparation: Culinary Arts, Expected in 06/2013 to Cuyahoga Valley Career Center - Brecksville, OH GPA:
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