Cody Villegas
Eagle Point
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager skilled in food safety, menu development, and team leadership. Proven track record in organizing successful catering events and enhancing kitchen operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Sodexo Food Service
Eagle Point
01.2016 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling efficiently.
- Ensured food safety standards and compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Developed menus to meet diverse dietary needs and preferences.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance and cleanliness within the kitchen area.
- Implemented cost-control measures to optimize kitchen resource usage.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Organized special events such as catering services or themed meals for customers.
- Organized catering events according to client specifications.
- Oversaw and managed catering and event food service operations.
- Organized catering services, entertainment and decorations for events.
- Coordinated catering services for large groups.
- Coordinated with event planners for catering services, menu selection, and execution.
- Organized catering events for large groups at off-site locations.
- Monitored budgets for catering services and implemented cost-saving measures when necessary.
- Organized catering events according to customer specifications.
- Coordinated catering services for conferences and meetings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle Point High School
Eagle Point, OR06-2008
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Cost control
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Staff training
- Budget monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Relationship building
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem resolution
- Organization and time management
- Project planning
- Food safety compliance
- Catering operations
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Recordkeeping
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Excellent communication
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Quality assurance
- Calm under pressure
- Team management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Sodexo Food Service
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eagle Point High School