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Professional Summary
Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques, as well as safe food-handling standards.
Skills
Spoilage prevention
Plates presentation
Kitchen organization
Food assembly
Food processing
Quality Control
Safe food handling
Efficient multitasking
Deep frying
Cooking
Kitchen equipment sanitation
Food inspection
Grill management
Teamwork
Business Operations
Customer Service
Problem Resolution
Supervision
Team Building
Organization
Relationship Development
Team Management
Work History
03/2018 to CurrentLead Line CookThe Denver Athletic Club | Denver, CO,
Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
Prepared items like appetizers and desserts ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen.
Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
Collaborated with manager immediately when serious equipment failures occurred to resolve quickly and avoid slow-downs.
Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Fried, grilled and baked foods such as Fish, Chicken and Meet.
Wore protective attire and shoes, and alerted customers of hot food and beverages to maintain safety.
Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
Distributed food to wait staff quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Guided prepared items into oven precisely to prevent skin burns and cooked at specific temperatures and times.
Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
02/2015 to 01/2016BartenderThe One Group | Alpharetta, GA,
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions such as trivia nights to bring in new customers
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands
Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits
Applied excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to handle simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors
Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies for accuracy
Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean
Managed accurate register and produced daily sales reports backing up inventory usage numbers
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar
Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events
03/2007 to 01/2016MangerDepartment Of Defense | Whitehall, OH,
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics
Maintained team efficiency by strategically delegating daily activities, monitoring output and rewarding positive contributions
Improved operational planning and business frameworks to enhance resource utilization and reduce waste
Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands
Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate
Protected business, team members and customers by monitoring alcohol consumption and keeping operation in line with legal service requirements
Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety
Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs
Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets
Met with clients to outline desired goals and to prepared quotes for overall catering costs
Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs
Education
Expected in 2006High School Diploma | North Babylon High School, North Babylon, NYGPA:
Expected in | Hospitality Administration And ManagementNassau Community College, Garden City, NY, GPA:
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