Christopher Charles Osterhoudt
Crossville,TN
Summary
Experienced kitchen manager with a strong record of leading busy food service operations, training staff, and maintaining food safety. Skilled in inventory control, scheduling, and fast, reliable execution.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Packer Associate
Dana
Crossville, Tennessee
05.2026 - Current
- Packaged Dana Automotive parts for shipment and storage, ensuring adherence to company policy and packing procedures to maintain quality.
- Inspected materials for damage prior to loading items into containers, preventing potential shipping issues.
- Applied part numbers and destination details to boxes.
- Scanned packed orders through warehouse tracking systems to ensure accurate tracking and order fulfillment.
- Responded quickly to any changes in production schedules or requests from supervisors.
Kitchen Manager
Family Ties
Crossville, Tennessee
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Supervised kitchen operations for Family Ties family dining service.
- Managed food preparation, plating, and timely meal execution.
- Monitored sanitation standards and kitchen safety procedures daily.
- Trained staff on recipes, portion control, and prep methods.
- Coordinated inventory checks, stock rotation, and supply ordering.
- Wrote schedule for back of house employees.
Kitchen Manager/Cook Shift Leader
Dublin's Irish Pub and Restaurant
Crossville, Tennessee
02.2021 - 01.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff at Dublin's Irish Pub and Restaurant
- Managed food ordering and inventory for Dublin's Irish Pub and Restaurant
- Enforced food safety and sanitation standards in kitchen operations
- Coordinated prep, line, and service workflow during busy shifts
- Trained cooks and prep staff on recipes and station duties
Cook/Manager
Ruby Tuesday
Crossville, Tennessee
12.2012 - 02.2021
- Supervised Ruby Tuesday kitchen staff during prep, service, and closing shifts.
- Managed food preparation standards and recipe consistency across all menu items.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies for daily kitchen operations.
- Inspected food quality and portioning before plates left Ruby Tuesday kitchen.
- Enforced health code procedures and cleaned kitchen equipment after service.
- Wrote Schedules for front of house and back of house employees
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
Herkimer High School
Herkimer, NYSkills
- Individual
Timeline
Packer Associate
Dana
05.2026 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Family Ties
01.2024 - 03.2026
Kitchen Manager/Cook Shift Leader
Dublin's Irish Pub and Restaurant
02.2021 - 01.2024
Cook/Manager
Ruby Tuesday
12.2012 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Herkimer High School