Brookelyn Taylor
Washington,IN
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Assistant Manager at Sodexo Food Service, adept in kitchen management and staff supervision, significantly enhancing restaurant performance and compliance with health standards. Expert in ServSafe protocols and inventory management, I spearheaded initiatives that streamlined food prep processes, reduced waste, and ensured top-notch sanitation, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Sodexo Food Service
01.2017 - Current
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INSkills
- ServSafe Certification
- Ordering Supplies
- Food Safety Compliance
- Sanitation Standards
- Menu Planning
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Kitchen Management
- Food Safety
- Staff Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Kitchen Assistant Manager
Sodexo Food Service
01.2017 - Current
No Degree - Psychology
Vincennes University
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