Avery Alday
Dayton,TN
Summary
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Knowledgeable manager with comprehensive background in managing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Proven track record in streamlining kitchen processes and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and staff training.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Pioneer College Caterers
10.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Junior Sous Chef
Apple Barn Farm
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.
- Consistently met high standards of quality control by conducting thorough taste tests before serving each dish to customers.
- Delivered verbal culinary instruction and assignments to 3 kitchen staff members daily to promote successful dining experiences for clients.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Received praise from customers for exceptional flavor combinations and presentation skills, enhancing the restaurant''s reputation for culinary excellence.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to address any customer concerns or issues promptly, fostering strong relationships between departments for seamless service delivery.
Yard Worker
Self-employeed
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Improved yard efficiency by organizing tools and equipment for easy access and optimal workflow.
- Mowed lawns using self-propelled and riding mowers.
Kennel Technician
Muddy's Buddies
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rhea County High School
Rhea County05-2020
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance monitoring
- Recruitment and hiring
- Employee monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food preparation management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Food production management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Pioneer College Caterers
10.2022 - Current
Junior Sous Chef
Apple Barn Farm
09.2019 - 10.2022
Kennel Technician
Muddy's Buddies
06.2018 - 03.2019
Yard Worker
Self-employeed
04.2015 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Rhea County High School
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