Ben Starling
Ames
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Whatcha Smokin' BBQ & Brew, excelling in food safety management and effective team leadership. Proven track record in menu development and staff training, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining high standards in kitchen operations and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Coach/Team Leader
Whatcha Smokin' BBQ & Brew
Luther
07.2020 - Current
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive training for staff in updated job roles.
- Coordinated ordering of necessary supplies for the restaurant through Martin Bros. and PFG.
- Audits the cleaning list every night to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
- Helps develop new menu items and features.
- Organized food storage areas ensuring that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
Prep/Line Cook
Colorado Grill
Boone
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Organized food storage areas ensuring that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05-2028
Culinary Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-2022
Skills
- Food safety management
- Menu development
- Culinary techniques
- Food inventory management
- Customer service
- Effective team leadership
Affiliations
- Golf
- Gaming
- Baseball
- Weightlifting
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Coach/Team Leader
Whatcha Smokin' BBQ & Brew
07.2020 - Current
Prep/Line Cook
Colorado Grill
09.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Iowa State University
Culinary Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
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