Broddrick Kelley
Hospitality/Cooking/Carpentry /Event assistance
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Target Hospitality, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality dish preparation and effective team collaboration. Skilled in food safety and kitchen organization, I streamlined processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency, fostering a positive work environment while consistently delivering exceptional service.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
All Around Kitchen Associate
Target Hospitality
2025 - 2026
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining a supportive attitude, actively communicating with team members, and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Maintained open communication with front-of-house staff regarding special requests or dietary restrictions from guests, ensuring accurate order fulfillment.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and menu planning, contributing to cost savings for the establishment.
- Completed tasks efficiently under time constraints during peak service hours while maintaining quality standards demanded by the establishment.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment without compromising quality or safety standards.
Event Assistant
Let It Fly Events
2016 - 2024
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Promoted a safe environment at events through strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Cook Shift Leader
Waffle House
2012 - 2015
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
- Streamlined food preparation tasks for more efficient service during peak hours.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined cooking processes and procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High
Port Arthur, TX08.1999
Skills
Temperature monitoring
Ingredient knowledge
Portion control
Food storage practices
Sanitation and safety
Food safety
Food preparation
Customer service
Positive attitude
Cooking
Dishwashing
Cleaning and sanitation
Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
Beverage preparation
Stock rotation
Chopping vegetables
Surface cleaning
Verbal and written communication
Kitchen organization
Team collaboration
Punctual and reliable
Food storage
Kitchen operations
Heavy lifting
Commercial dishwashers
Plate presentation
Grill maintenance
Teamwork
Safe food handling
Flexible and adaptable
Team leadership
Workplace safety
Multitasking
Certification
Safe serve
Timeline
Safe serve
01-2026
All Around Kitchen Associate
Target Hospitality
2025 - 2026
Event Assistant
Let It Fly Events
2016 - 2024
Cook Shift Leader
Waffle House
2012 - 2015
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High