Damon Paige
Cleveland,OH
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, and assisting in completing goals set by managerial staff.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Melt Bar And Grilled
Cleveland, OH
06.2014 - Current
- Traveled between locations assisting in the hiring and training of new staff members.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Maintained budgeted food costs using tools within inventory management system.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
Line Cook
L'albatros Brasserie Bar
Cleveland, OH
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
Lead Cook
Tavern Of Solon
Solon, OH
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Operated large smokers, Slicers, And wood burning ovens.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Education
GED -
Maplewood Career Center
Ravenna, OH06-2011
Skills
- Recruitment
- Cost Control
- Inventory Coordination
- Productivity Improvement
- Motivational Style
- Staff Training and Development
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- BOH Operations
Affiliations
- Cooking is my hobby.
- Learning different cuisines, and the cultures behind every dish.
Timeline
Line Cook
L'albatros Brasserie Bar
03.2017 - 10.2017
Kitchen Manager
Melt Bar And Grilled
06.2014 - Current
Lead Cook
Tavern Of Solon
06.2012 - 06.2014
GED -
Maplewood Career Center
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