Anthony Woods
Salem,OR
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef/Buyer and Prepared Foods Manager adept in kitchen leadership and inventory management. Excelled in enhancing team performance and maintaining high food safety standards. Recognized for implementing cost control measures and mentoring staff, significantly contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef/Buyer
New Seasons Market
Tualatin, OR
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained optimal stock by ordering vendor-prepared products and ingredients in a timely manner to support in-stock conditions and reduce waste.
- Ensured efficient budget management by monitoring inventory levels and reconciling invoices.
- Managed inventory and set the standard for organization and rotation in food storage areas.
- Investigated food safety and quality incidents.
- Developed production lists, setting PARS for daily and weekly production.
- I wrote the daily production list, prioritizing tasks, and shifting priorities as needed.
- Planned seasonal menu changes and sales events.
- I completed merchandising resets following company-provided schematics.
- Demonstrated excellent time management to complete administrative tasks efficiently, while maintaining a strong floor presence.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation, maintaining recipe compliance and food safety standards.
- Trained and supervised cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Provided support and guidance to team members to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with conducting the monthly inventory by counting, entering data, and auditing the final inventory report.
- I served as the work safety committee chair for the store, running committee meetings, conducting quarterly hazard inspections, and working with store management to maintain regulatory compliance.
Prepared Foods Lead
New Seasons Market
, OR
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Trained staff members in proper food storage techniques, food rotation procedures, and sanitation protocols.
- Trained new employees in food preparation and customer service tasks.
- Delegated job duties, assignments, and roles to team members.
- Ensured all prepared foods met company's quality standards and guidelines.
- Inspected work areas to meet food and work safety standards.
- Followed proper sanitation guidelines when handling food products.
- Utilized knowledge of dietary restrictions and allergens to prepare food safely for all customers.
Prepared Foods Manager
New Seasons Market
, OR
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Lead prepared foods staff, including financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, hiring, training, and performance management.
- Managed and provided insight into all areas of the department.
- Oversaw scheduling and labor allocation.
- Prepared and delivered corrective actions and performance reviews.
- Balanced administrative tasks with a presence on the floor.
- I planned the weekly ad, events, and holidays using tools and reports.
- Addressed quality, consistency, and production issues.
- Ensured compliance with food and work safety standards.
- Plan, lead, and analyze the monthly prepared foods inventory.
Food Service Manager
Safeway
, OR
11.2007 - 12.2017
- Managed deli and food service operations at multiple high-volume locations.
- Ensured that day-to-day operations and sales of the department ran smoothly while leading and engaging the team.
- Established policies and procedures for all operations of the department.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
- Developed weekly schedules for deli staff to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Addressed employee performance issues promptly while also providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Enforced company policies and procedures while maintaining a positive work environment.
- Analyzed data from customer surveys to identify areas for improvement in service or product selection.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- I received multiple awards for results in company sales initiatives and overall department results.
- I volunteered for and successfully completed special projects in addition to my daily duties, including assisting with opening new stores, remodels, and filling in as a field merchandiser, assisting other departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR01-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Zoology
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORSkills
- Knife skills
- Kitchen leadership
- Kitchen organization
- Food safety
- Cost control
- Customer service
- Safety management
- Inventory management
- Mentoring and coaching
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Safety Committee Certification from OSHA
Timeline
Sous Chef/Buyer
New Seasons Market
03.2019 - Current
Prepared Foods Lead
New Seasons Market
06.2018 - 03.2019
Prepared Foods Manager
New Seasons Market
01.2018 - 06.2018
Food Service Manager
Safeway
11.2007 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Clackamas Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Zoology
Clackamas Community College