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Adam Trimmer
Kitchen Manager
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Talented Chef with sound knowledge of food preparation and restaurant management. Solid understanding of managing all personnel activity in hospitality industry. Exceptional communication skills with ability to give clear instructions to subordinates. Organized and reliable with outstanding menu creation capabilities.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Manager
Aramark
Phoenix, AZ
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
Kitchen Manager
Otro Cinco
Syracuse, New York
05.2016 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Hired, trained and managed all kitchen staff, including employee development, issuing disciplinary action and conducting performance reviews.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
09.1997 - 05.1998
Skills
Supply ordering
Cooking skills
Recruiting and Hiring
Menu planning
Kitchen Management
Food spoilage prevention
Food inventories
Workflow Optimization
Signature dish creation
Performance assessments
Food plating and presentation
Compassion
Leadership
Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of up to 25 staff members
- Documented and resolved high food and labor costs which led to saving money.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of new Seasonal Menu's.
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Manager - Otro Cinco
05.2016 - 03.2020
Chef Manager - Aramark
01.2016 - 05.2021
Academy Of Culinary Arts - No Degree, Culinary Arts
09.1997 - 05.1998