Charles Smith
Florence,AL
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Hardworking and enthusiastic culinary professional trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Rosie's 302 (Rosie's Mexican Cantina)
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Improved Health Score from 87 to 97 (2 Consecutive 97's) in my time managing Rosie's Kitchen.
Culinary Professional
Darden Inc (Longhorn Steakhouse)
02.2015 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Became Employee of the Quarter in the district of my company.
Education
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence, AL05.2007
Skills
- Service Delivery Management
- Schedule Crew Members
- Inventory Control
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Cost Control
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Waste Reduction
Certification
State Food Safety Certification (Issued Feb. 6, 2023; Valid for 5 years.)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Rosie's 302 (Rosie's Mexican Cantina)
05.2021 - 07.2023
Culinary Professional
Darden Inc (Longhorn Steakhouse)
02.2015 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
State Food Safety Certification (Issued Feb. 6, 2023; Valid for 5 years.)
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