Charles Jennings
Columbus,OH
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Beef O"Brady
Hilliard, OH
03.2008 - 06.2023
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Columbus, OH06.2004
Skills
- Maintain Food Safety
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Cook Foods
- Food Item Purchasing
- Team Leadership
- Cost Control
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Portion and Cost Control
- Room Preparation
- Managing Deliveries
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Work Assignments
- Customer Needs Assessments
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Beef O"Brady
03.2008 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Independence High School