Kitchen Supervisor Resume Example Buzzfeed - Easthampton, Massachusetts

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

Summary

High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities. Dedicated to improving team performance and meeting high standards for taste and presentation. Results-oriented and hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and focused mentality.

Experienced shift leader and cashier with knowledge of general store operations. Goal-oriented and driven to maximize revenue and productivity. Clear communicator with adaptable and innovative approach. Given the opportunity to learn and further extend my experience and knowledge of the food service industry I will give any employer the same dedication and commitment to quality that I always have.

Skills

Food safety understanding
Health code requirements
Weekly menu preparation
Culinary arts background

Cleaning abilities
Opening and closing procedures
Serving expertise

Experience

Kitchen Supervisor
Washington , D.C Buzzfeed/Jan 2016 to Dec 2019

Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques.
Monitored business levels and realigned team positions to provide optimal coverage for customer demands.
Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Coached kitchen team members and motivated performance in order to achieve demanding objectives in high-volume kitchen settings.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to check temperatures levels, ensuring proper functionality.
Handled escalated customer complaints to provide full resolutions and promote loyalty.
Trained workers in every position, including food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles.
Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
Managed kitchen staff team of 4 and assigned various stages of food production.
Handled over $2500 worth of cash and card transactions daily with accuracy and efficiency.

Line Cook
Las Vegas , NVChica/Jan 2013 to Dec 2015

Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
Created nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Interacted professionally and effectively with wait staff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to avoid injuries.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times at lunch and dinner rush.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including chicken, steak and fish.
Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes.
Created approximately 5-10 orders simultaneously during busy periods with high accuracy, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels to notify manager to reorder products.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
Restocked all food items throughout shift to guarantee cooks had all necessary ingredients needed for service.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.

Dishwasher
Smyrna , GAFifth Group Restaurants Llc/Jan 2010 to Dec 2012

Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
Cleaned garbage cans and trash receptacles by hose.
Wiped down and sanitized food preparation areas using dishcloths, hot water and cleaning products.
Sprayed all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers to help food preparation staff stay focused on customer orders.
Washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Backed up line cook and wait staff team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Washed pots, pans and trays by hand and using industrial washing machine.
Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness.
Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for all customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Organized clean utensils in storage bins for servers to access easily.
Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery trucks to storage areas.
Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations and pot-scrubbing station.
Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Built customer loyalty by providing sparkling clean dishes and helping wait staff with special requests.
Effectively loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand any large pots or items that chefs used on continuous basis.
Cleaned and stacked dishes, glassware and utensils to wash and organize enough dishes to serve guests, even during busiest hours.
Handled glassware, crystal and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaEasthampton High SchoolJun 2011City, State

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