Aaron Baker
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PREP COOK
TOASTED PICKLE
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
ARCHIVAL BREWING
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
FOUNDERS BREWING CO
05.2015 - 09.2022
- Trained, supervised and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
CERTIFIED TRAINER
OLIVE GARDEN
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
Education
Diploma -
Kenowas Hills High School
Skills
- Extensive food knowledge
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Organized
- Food Preparation
- Cleanliness
Timeline
PREP COOK
TOASTED PICKLE
04.2024 - 10.2024
ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER
ARCHIVAL BREWING
01.2023 - 05.2024
ASSISTANT MANAGER
FOUNDERS BREWING CO
05.2015 - 09.2022
CERTIFIED TRAINER
OLIVE GARDEN
02.2008 - 05.2015
Diploma -
Kenowas Hills High School
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