Ashley Scent
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proven leader in culinary management, excelling at Snooze AM Eatery with expertise in inventory control and team mentorship. Demonstrated success in enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing food waste, leveraging skills in sanitation guidelines and operations support. Achieved significant improvements in staff performance and customer satisfaction through effective training and collaboration.
While most of my experience is in baking and culinary arts I have also volunteered a lot.
I have done events with Meals on Wheels. I was part of Big Brothers Big Sisters in Florida. I also ran a young group from 2018-2020.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Snooze AM Eatery
Lubbock
01.2024 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
Kitchen Manager
Eleventh Street Pizza
Miami, FL
02.2023 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Department Manager
Fireman Derek’s
Miami, FL
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
- Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
- Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
Education
Associate Of Science -
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami
Miami, FL05.2019
Skills
Menu memorization
Sales planning
Stocking and replenishing
Catering background
Operations support
Safe handling
Food spoilage prevention
Performance improvement
Schedule Management
Forecasting and planning
Sanitation guidelines
Food inventories
Timeline
Sous Chef
Snooze AM Eatery
01.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Eleventh Street Pizza
02.2023 - 12.2023
Department Manager
Fireman Derek’s
05.2020 - 02.2023
Associate Of Science -
Johnson & Wales University - North Miami