kitchen supervisor resume example with 3+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Motivated Kitchen Supervisor focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with remarkable foods. Effective at training, disciplining and motivating staff to achieve new heights of skill and performance. Proven history of effective leadership and innovative dishes. Maintained efficient kitchen operations to produce delicious and attractive dishes that exceed guest expectations. Proficient in managing labor and inventory costs, developing recipes and planning menus. Seasoned Head Chef offering solid background building and leading successful teams handling large volume of customers. Knowledgeable about enforcing safety and cleanliness standards and optimal inventory management strategies. Calm and level-headed in various situations. Thorough Head Chef with 30 years of experience in culinary industry. Skilled at cutting costs without sacrificing quality and closely monitoring employees for top-notch service. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Skills
Weekly menu preparation
Food safety understanding
Health code requirements
Serving expertise
Cleaning abilities
Culinary arts background
Organizational skills
Time management
Troubleshooting
PPE use
Computer skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Experience
Kitchen Supervisor, 07/2021 - 10/2022 Salvation Army Usa – Worcester, MA,
Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operation.
Cook 1, 03/2020 - 02/2022 Hornblower – Fort Lauderdale, FL,
Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of dinner rush.
Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Precooked certain items during slow periods to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues, customer requests or substitutions for allergen concerns.
Precooked garnishes for later use to top off fresh dishes.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Developed processes to streamline food-preparation and presentation tasks, recommending changes as necessary to boost food-cost savings.
Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
Made recommendations regarding future food and equipment purchases to maintain product effectiveness.
Head Chef, 07/2018 - 12/2018 Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc. – Seattle, WA,
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
Approved and polished dishes before delivery to customers to maintain signature reputation.
Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
Supervised preparation of specialty items and customer requests to verify accuracy in production.
Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
Incorporated customer recommendations and feedback to experiment with new dishes.
Considered seasonal product pricing and availability in development of promotional dishes and menu selections.
Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
Supervised cooks and kitchen staff, providing direction in preparing specialty items and ethnic cuisine.
Followed food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
Controlled and directed food preparation process.
Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
Determined food inventory needs.
Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
Created recipes, incorporating various techniques, to build flavor and unique visual appeal.
Monitored meals served for temperature and visual appeal.
Kitchen Support, 03/2017 - 09/2017 Cinemark – San Antonio, TX,
Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
Estimated potential worker issues to produce detailed resource documentation.
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Worked closely with Executive chef and cooks to determine menu plans for special events or occasions.
Education and Training
: General, Expected in - Kodiak Community College - Kodiak, AK, GPA: Status -
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