Annette Baker
St. George,UT
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Freedom Prep Academy, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Achieved significant reductions in food waste through effective multitasking and organization. Fostered a collaborative team environment while implementing streamlined processes, ensuring compliance with health regulations and enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Freedom Prep Academy
St. George, UT
09.2007 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed meal plans aligned with nutritional guidelines and student preferences.
- Implemented cost control measures, reducing food waste significantly.
- Monitored kitchen equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring optimal functionality.
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- 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.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Education
GED -
UVU
Orem, UT08-1991
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Freedom Prep Academy
09.2007 - Current
GED -
UVU