DAngelo Thompson
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Lead
Plum Market
Cleveland, OH
09.2023 - Current
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
condado tacos
Mentor, OH
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen
Kitchen Manager
Club 861
Buffalo, NY
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Utilized various preparation and cooking methods to create menu items in accordance with recipes.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
ITT Technical Institute
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Menu Preparation
- Food Processing
- Food Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Employee Supervision
- Knife Safety
- Cost Reduction
- Training Management
- Food Presentation
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Line Lead
Plum Market
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
condado tacos
04.2022 - 06.2023
Kitchen Manager
Club 861
10.2017 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Computer And Information Sciences
ITT Technical Institute