Brittany Porter
Huntsville,TX
Summary
Innovative Culinary Professional passionate about preparing beautiful, hand-crafted dishes for seniors. Skilled in menu execution, food safety management, and culinary arts innovation, with a strong focus on maintaining kitchen sanitation and quality standards. Adept at time management, teamwork, and adaptability in fast-paced environments, eager to enhance dining experiences at Sundale Senior Living.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Professional Certified Trainer FOH BOH
Olive Garden Restaurant 4427
Huntsville, TX
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and presented high-quality Italian dishes in a fast-paced environment, ensuring adherence to food quality standards.
- Conducted training sessions for new staff on culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and proper use of kitchen equipment.
- Monitored food inventory levels and planned food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and implemented proper food handling techniques to guarantee guest safety.
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service and timely service during peak hours.
- Supervised specialty dish preparation to cater to various dietary needs, including gluten-free options.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen sanitation
- High-volume production
- Customer service
- Allergen management
- Italian culinary techniques
- Task management
- Problem resolution
- Food quality assurance
- Menu development
- Effective communication
- Inventory management
- Culinary training
- Gluten-free preparation
- Team development
Certification
- Texas Food Handler Certificate
- TABC Certificate
Timeline
Culinary Professional Certified Trainer FOH BOH
Olive Garden Restaurant 4427
07.2022 - Current