Committed worker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Palm Harbor, FL
07.2022 - 03.2024
Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Assistant Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Spring Hill, FL
09.2021 - 07.2022
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
Coordinator/Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
Spring Hill, FL
10.2019 - 09.2021
Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
Line Cook
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Brooksville, FL
05.2016 - 10.2019
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nature Coast Technical High School
Brooksville, FL
06.2010
Some College (No Degree) -
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
Skills
Food Safety
BOH Operations
Health Code Compliance
Cost Controls
Line Management
Ingredient Preparation
Problem-Solving
Entree Preparation
Workload Management
Customer Service
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
07.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
09.2021 - 07.2022
Coordinator/Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
10.2019 - 09.2021
Line Cook
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
05.2016 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Nature Coast Technical High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Pasco-Hernando State College
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