Patti Evans
Daytona Beach ,FL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over three years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. High-achieving Kitchen Manager offers three years' experience in restaurant industry. Background includes producing quality cuisine in high class establishments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Moore Fine Foods
Daytona Beach, FL
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Catering Staff Member
Bissingers Catering
Bloomsburg , PA
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Montoya Vo-tech
Bloomsburg, PA06.1986
Skills
- Investigating Complaints
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Profit Optimization
- Service Delivery Management
- Managing Deliveries
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Monitoring Food Preparation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Moore Fine Foods
10.2019 - Current
Catering Staff Member
Bissingers Catering
05.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Columbia Montoya Vo-tech
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