Chardae McKinney
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bronxworks
01.2024 - Current
- Supervising kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service standards.
- Developed and implementing inventory control systems, reducing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Conduct daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Mentored and training new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
Shift Leader
Wingstop
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained and mentored new team members on menu items and service protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced order accuracy and reduced wait times.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain high satisfaction and loyalty levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
The Bronx, NY06-2018
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Experienced in implementing HACCP procedures to maintain regulatory food safety standards
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Oversaw back of house for a size 7 operation.
Certification
- Certified in Food Protection, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - 10/2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bronxworks
01.2024 - Current
Shift Leader
Wingstop
05.2021 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Adlai E. Stevenson High School