Chad Campbell
DENTON,TX
Summary
Adept long term Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Juicy Pig, where I spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced food waste and consistently surpassed health inspection standards. Expert in kitchen equipment maintenance and adept at fostering teamwork, I excel in optimizing kitchen operations and enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to dietary needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Juicy Pig
Denton, Tx
04.2017 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
Education
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Anthropology
University of North Texas
Denton, TXAssociate Of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Order delivery practices
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Sanitation
- Motivational style
- Cost controls
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Texas Food Manager's certificate
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Juicy Pig
04.2017 - Current
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Anthropology
University of North Texas
Associate Of Applied Science - Social Sciences
Amarillo College