Aaron Thornton
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during a successful 20+ year career. Proficient in all areas of the kitchen. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Technician
Richmond Juvenile Detention Center
03.2018 - Current
- Prepares and cooks food according to recipes under USDA guidelines for school nutrition standards.
- Prepares and serves balanced and properly proportioned meals to residents and staff. Follows recipes and correctly uses portion control utensils.
- Maintains daily records of food usage/prepared meals.
- Maintains effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Stocks and rotates food items according to expiration dates.
- Contributes to and assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe kitchen, and applying and following sanitary and safety guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Provides customer service support and reports customer feedback.
- Assists with monitoring of compliance with health and sanitation standards.
Food Preparation Specialist
Apple Spice Junction
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Prepared large orders of individual salad/sandwich meals by a deadline to ensure timely delivery for lunch time.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly fulfilling orders.
Sous Chef
Salisbury Country Club
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Responsible for maintaining the fresh vegetable garden.
- Directed food preparation for a country club setting
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives.
Grill / Saute Cook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Was proficiently trained on every station and acted as a shift leader.
- Provided training for new hires
Pantry Chef
The Hard Shell
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Handled, maintained, and prepared live and raw seafood.
- Developed preparation and presentation skills consistent with high end restaurant standards.
Culinary Manager
Ruby Tuesday
02.2009 - 02.2013
- Maintained kitchen equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels and food stock
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Employee Scheduling
- Staff Development
- Inventory Management
- Problem-Solving
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Food Service Technician
Richmond Juvenile Detention Center
03.2018 - Current
Food Preparation Specialist
Apple Spice Junction
09.2017 - 04.2018
Sous Chef
Salisbury Country Club
03.2017 - 09.2017
Grill / Saute Cook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
04.2015 - 03.2017
Pantry Chef
The Hard Shell
03.2013 - 04.2015
Culinary Manager
Ruby Tuesday
02.2009 - 02.2013