Craig Dumas
Kitchen Manager
Queens,NY
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising individual with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills and eager to learn. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Most of my work years have been spent in the restaurant industry but feel as though the skills and discipline acquired go far beyond just food. I am a fast learner that will always go the extra mile to get the job done.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Cheesecake Factory
Queens, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory
Queens, NY
11.2016 - 01.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Line Cook
Joe's Crab Shack
Oceanside, NY
06.2012 - 03.2016
- Adjusted meal portions based on costs, availability and planned recipes to optimize restaurant revenue.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Prep Cook
New York Sports Grill
Queens, NY
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Adelphi University
Garden City, NYHigh School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village, NY06.2010
Skills
- Strong Problem Solver
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Resource Allocation
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Staff Scheduling
- Disciplinary Action
- Productivity Improvements
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Cheesecake Factory
01.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory
11.2016 - 01.2022
Prep Cook
New York Sports Grill
08.2014 - 01.2016
Line Cook
Joe's Crab Shack
06.2012 - 03.2016
No Degree - Psychology
Adelphi University
High School Diploma -
Martin Van Buren High School
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