Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
PC building enthusiet, backpacking/hiking, live sound engineer.
Timeline
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Adrian Dickerson

Lexington,KY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Goodfellas and County Club, excelling in time management and problem-solving. Demonstrated ability to enhance kitchen efficiency by overhauling prep tasks and inventory management, achieving top-tier health inspection scores. Skilled in both customer service and knife techniques, fostering teamwork and high-quality standards.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook

County Club
05.2016 - Current

Pre

  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.

Kitchen Manager

Goodfellas
09.2010 - 04.2015
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.

Manager of Beer Dept

Liqour Barn
08.2005 - 09.2010
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing display area that showcased the establishment''s extensive beer selection.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability and reducing product wastage.
  • Actively participated in industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to stay informed on the latest trends, products, and best practices.
  • Collaborated with brewery representatives to organize successful promotional events and beer tastings.
  • Optimized storage conditions for various beer types, preserving product quality and maximizing shelf life.
  • Managed all day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines.
  • Oversaw selection, ordering and inventory controls of wine, beer and alcohol program.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

Education

No Degree - General

Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY

Music Production And Studio Engineering - Recording Arts Technology

The RecW
455 Massieville Rd. Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
09.2005

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Highly motivated
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory Management
  • Music Production Software
  • Recording Techniques
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Live Sound Engineering
  • Signal Processing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Analytical Skills

Certification

  • Music Production and Studio Engineering, The Recording Workshop, 2005.

PC building enthusiet, backpacking/hiking, live sound engineer.

I've been building my own PS's for 10 years. I've learned a lot on my own about how to fix things with both hardware and software issues. It's something I've been very passionate about since discovering the hobby. 


I have ran live sound and done in studio recordings off and on for over 20 years, using both analogue and digital interfaces.

Timeline

Line Cook

County Club
05.2016 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Goodfellas
09.2010 - 04.2015

Manager of Beer Dept

Liqour Barn
08.2005 - 09.2010

No Degree - General

Bluegrass Community And Technical College

Music Production And Studio Engineering - Recording Arts Technology

The RecW
Adrian Dickerson