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Andy Vaitkus

Muscatine,IA

Summary

Professional with winning attitude and desire to deliver exceptional dining experience. Focused on setting high expectations and raising service standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Riverside Casino & Golf Resrt
Riverside, IA
11.2018 - Current
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring for employees in order to improve their job performance.
  • Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Managed scheduling of staff in accordance with budget constraints and labor laws.

Kitchen Supervisor

Hyvee Market Grill
Muscatine
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
  • Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Cordon Bleu Chicago
Chicago, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Recipe development
  • Food safety
  • Quality control
  • Banquet operations
  • Beverage making
  • Menu development
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Baking
  • Charcuterie & Sausage Making

Affiliations

  • Over 500 hrs. Volunteering Yearly
  • Gardening
  • Fishing

Timeline

Food & Beverage Supervisor

Riverside Casino & Golf Resrt
11.2018 - Current

Kitchen Supervisor

Hyvee Market Grill
04.2014 - 11.2018

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Cordon Bleu Chicago
Andy Vaitkus