Christian Caperton
Milton
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in the kitchen. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Bavaria Pensacola
03.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Collaborated with the head chef on special events, contributing creative input for themed menus.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained junior chefs in food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, optimizing stock usage to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Assisted upper management with daily operations to meet standards of service and quality.
- Resolved customer complaints and reported issues to senior management.
- Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
Education
GED -
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Inventory Control
- Customer-Oriented
- Employee Training
- Cash Handling Ability
- Inventory Management
- Food safety
- Kitchen leadership
- Food preparation
Additional Information
- Rockstar Cook
- Shift Supervisor
- Specializes in High volume Fast paced work
- Eager to learn new cooking skills and techniques
Timeline
Sous Chef
Bavaria Pensacola
03.2023 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Waffle House
09.2020 - 02.2023
GED -
Pensacola State College