Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
ServSafe Certified
Work Availability
Timeline
StoreManager

David Baxter

Hanson,MA

Summary

I am a dedicated employee with an extremely strong work ethic. I am detail oriented. I pay attention to all laws and regulations around food and its safety for the customers consumption. I am cognizant of the various allergies present in a variety of foods. I am a team player but I also lead by example. I am very patient when it comes to training another coworker.

Attentive and enthusiastic Meat Department Manager with background in training, team leadership and schedule coordination. Knowledgeable about retail operations and all areas of meat department, including proper equipment use, cleaning standards and maintaining food safety.

Work History

Meat Department Manager

Restaurant Depot
Needham, MA
08.2021 - Current
  • Completed inventory counts, reordered stock and removed expired items from supply.
  • Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
  • Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
  • Reviewed inventory levels on [Timeframe] basis and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
  • Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.

Lead Prep Cook, food preparer

Stonebridge Cafe, Rebecca's Cafe
Brockton, Ma
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Performed meal preparations in timely manner to assist kitchen staff and reduce customer wait times
  • Ensured products were properly rotated and stored to meet quality requirements
  • Completed basic kitchen and meal preparation tasks, such as sanitizing, cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing meats, and arranging garnishes
  • Prepared and cut vegetables and meat for use in breakfast meals
  • Controlled portioning to keep the restaurant's food costs.

Cold Food Preparer

Rebecca's Cafe
Bedford, Ma
07.2015 - 10.2015
  • Completed basic kitchen and meal preparation tasks, such as sanitizing, cutting fruits and vegetables, slicing meats, and arranging garnishes
  • Prepped and cut vegetables and meat for use in entrees
  • Prepared special orders following prescribed diets with correct ingredients
  • Replenished food items to keep adequate stocks for food preparation demands
  • Assisted with opening procedures by setting up kitchen workstations and equipment
  • Completed daily opening, closing and shift change tasks to keep the kitchen clean and efficient.

Line Cook

Jimmy's Pizza
Medford, Ma
01.2015 - 10.2015
  • Cleaned and organized all kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking
  • Stored food at proper temperature as required by food safety regulations
  • Determined special requests from guests and prepared food accordingly
  • Maintained and operated standard cooking equipment including grills and deep fryers
  • Followed specifications and orders, prepared ingredients and gathered dishes for serving
  • Performed range of food preparation tasks, including marinating, cutting, and cubing
  • Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared and minimized waste to control costs.

Assistant BOH Manager

Bobby's Burger Palace
Burlington, Ma
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Opened 13th burger restaurant for celebrity Bobby Flay
  • Supervised kitchen operations to keep supplies stocked, equipment clean, and stations clear of build-up
  • Monitored team members and supervisors to verify quality of work
  • Helped assistant general manager coordinate implementation of new menu items
  • Coordinated schedules and assigned work to cover kitchen needs
  • Trained staff to handle fast-paced kitchen production work and uphold restaurants' reputation for quality.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu
Cambridge, MA
06.2011

High School Diploma -

Swampscott High School
Swampscott, MA
01.2007 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Team Building and Motivation
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Employee training
  • Excellent Communication

ServSafe Certified

Knowledge and understanding of sanitation level. Ability to adhere to local and state guidelines regarding the safe holding and/or cooking of all food items. Knowledge and continuing education on l

food service and/or food preperaTION

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Meat Department Manager

Restaurant Depot
08.2021 - Current

Lead Prep Cook, food preparer

Stonebridge Cafe, Rebecca's Cafe
05.2021 - 08.2021

Cold Food Preparer

Rebecca's Cafe
07.2015 - 10.2015

Line Cook

Jimmy's Pizza
01.2015 - 10.2015

Assistant BOH Manager

Bobby's Burger Palace
01.2013 - 07.2015

High School Diploma -

Swampscott High School
01.2007 - 06.2021

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu
David Baxter