Anthony Lance
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
Resourceful Kitchen Supervisor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in inventory management, food safety compliance, and staff training. Excels in leadership, time management, and problem-solving to enhance kitchen operations and team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor/Lead Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Cheektowaga, NY
10.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of meals to guests.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency in the kitchen while minimizing waste.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Provided guidance to junior chefs on complex cooking techniques.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Performed regular inspections of storage areas, coolers, freezers, ovens.
Lead Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Depew, NY
12.2012 - 10.2019
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries or complaints.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the cooking process to ensure safe consumption.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Supervised the inventory of food items to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
Hamburg, NY
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Education
GED -
Frontier
Hamburg, NY03-2008
Skills
- High-volume dining
- Team Management
- Food Preparation
- Staff Training
- Health Code Compliance
Certification
- Servsafe
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor/Lead Line Cook
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
10.2019 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
12.2012 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2010 - 12.2012
GED -
Frontier