Austin Carter
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in supervising kitchen operations. Proven ability to enhance food quality and maintain safety standards. Consistently fosters team collaboration and adapts to changing needs effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Supervisor
Legends Hospitality
Crawfordville, FL
02.2022 - 07.2026
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Effectively trained new hires on kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and safety protocols, ensuring they were well-prepared for success within the team.
- Collaborated with the executive chef to create unique daily specials that consistently sold out.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams for improved service delivery.
- Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Increased food quality by maintaining strict adherence to sanitation, health, and safety guidelines at all times.
- Reduced food waste through careful portion control and creative use of leftovers in new dishes.
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment by implementing regular deep-cleaning routines and equipment maintenance checks.
- Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
- Mentored junior chefs to enhance their culinary skills, resulting in a more productive team environment.
Culinary Supervisor
University Center Club
Crawfordville, FL
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menu items reflecting Cuban cuisine heritage.
- Increased food quality by maintaining strict adherence to sanitation, health, and safety guidelines at all times.
- Monitored food quality and presentation, ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Reduced food waste through careful portion control and creative use of leftovers in new dishes.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for staff development.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams for improved service delivery.
- Maintained an organized and clean work environment by implementing regular deep-cleaning routines and equipment maintenance checks.
- Followed company, safety, security policies, and procedures.
Line Cook
Donkey's Bar and Grill
Crawfordville, FL
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and enhance service efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management, including ordering and tracking stock levels of ingredients and supplies.
Culinary Supervisor
Cuban Mojos
Crawfordville, FL
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff in culinary techniques and best practices.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance productivity.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock rotation.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL06-2015
Skills
- Food and beverage operations
- Food preparation
- Cooking methods
- Culinary techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation standards
- Hygiene regulations
- Allergen awareness
- Food presentation
- Waste reduction
- Nutritional advice
- Multitasking Abilities
- Food pairings
Timeline
Culinary Supervisor
Legends Hospitality
02.2022 - 07.2026
Culinary Supervisor
University Center Club
08.2021 - 02.2022
Line Cook
Donkey's Bar and Grill
08.2017 - 08.2021
Culinary Supervisor
Cuban Mojos
02.2013 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
Tallahassee Community College