Charles May
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
IHOP
Fort Myers, Florida
04.2018 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Prepared high-quality dishes following IHOP's recipes and presentation standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated supply orders for kitchen needs.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in the kitchen.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
Shift Leader
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
Fort Myers, FL
05.2012 - 04.2018
- Supervised daily operations and ensured smooth workflow among team members.
- Trained new employees on service protocols and store policies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining and kitchen areas.
- Monitored food safety practices to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Provided exceptional customer service and maintained a positive attitude throughout the shift.
- Maintained an organized work environment by delegating tasks to staff as needed.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Supervised the cleaning of dining areas, restrooms, kitchen equipment, and floors in order to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for customers and staff alike.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
Education
Ged
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Food safety
- Recipe adherence
- Kitchen supervision
- Inventory management
- Shift coordination
- Problem solving
- Catering management
Certification
Serve Safe
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
IHOP
04.2018 - Current
Shift Leader
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
05.2012 - 04.2018
Ged