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Cynthia Bolt

Wickenburg,AZ

Summary

Dedicated kitchen manager offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

The Depot Saloon
Congress, AZ
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.

Kitchen Line Cook

Troon Golf
Wickenburg, AZ
12.2020 - 10.2022
  • Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
  • Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
  • Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
  • Taste all prepared dishes to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Adhere to all safety and sanitation regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Keep up with current recipes, techniques, and best practices for food preparation.
  • Clean up station and take care of leftover food items according to health code regulations.
  • Set-up workstations with all needed ingredients and equipment prior to meal period.

Server

Dennys Restaurant
Wickenburg, AZ
03.2019 - 11.2020
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.

Cashier Team Lead

McDonald's Restaurant
Wickenburg, AZ
07.2016 - 02.2019
  • Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wickenburg Highschool
Wickenburg, AZ
05-2017

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Inventory Management
  • Kitchen Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Service
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

The Depot Saloon
11.2022 - 02.2024

Kitchen Line Cook

Troon Golf
12.2020 - 10.2022

Server

Dennys Restaurant
03.2019 - 11.2020

Cashier Team Lead

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2016 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Wickenburg Highschool
Cynthia Bolt