Israel Silva
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Organized and dependable with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
Natural Extraction Systems
Boulder, CO
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
- Boosted productivity by 15% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives.
- Designed and implemented new production schedule to reduce loss in labor and inventory.
- Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
Kitchen Manager
The Kithcen Next Door
Boulder, CO
06.2015 - 11.2018
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Director of Culinary Operations
Naropa University
Boulder, CO
02.2013 - 10.2014
- Responsible for dining services for main campus and 2 satellite campuses.
- Catered graduation ceremonies for 450 students.
- Maintained kitchen hardware and repaired tools or ordered equipment.
- Scheduled kitchen staff of 8 people.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cost Control Programs
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Scheduling Staff
- Health Code Compliance
Certification
Serve-Safe certified
Timeline
Assistant Production Manager
Natural Extraction Systems
01.2019 - 10.2021
Kitchen Manager
The Kithcen Next Door
06.2015 - 11.2018
Director of Culinary Operations
Naropa University
02.2013 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Florida Atlantic University