Daniel Levy
Midland City,AL
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Experienced Kitchen Manager / Cook with over 20years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook / Deli
M.C. Foods Foodliner
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas and counters or tables.
- Prepared ingredients and cooked food using standardized recipes and food preparation checklists.
- Planned work on orders so items served together finished cooking at same time.
- Adjusted recipes with different ingredients or preparation methods based on customers' requests.
- Restocked stations and supplies during slower periods between rushes.
- Served customers at steam tables with proper cooking, plating and delivery.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Grill Cook
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Pit Cook
Larry's BBQ
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
Site Manager/ Food Program Coordinator
Love In Action Outreach Ministry
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Kitchen Manager
Infusinos Italian Restaurant
02.1998 - 09.2005
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- 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.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Clinical Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.1984
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Food Demonstration
- Rotation Procedures
- Safety and Sanitation Standards
- Sanitary Standards
- Cooking Techniques
- Food Preparation and Handling
- Operate Fryer
- Servsafe Certified
- Safe Handling Standards
Timeline
Cook / Deli
M.C. Foods Foodliner
07.2021 - 11.2022
Grill Cook
Red Elephant Pizza & Grill
03.2020 - 09.2021
Pit Cook
Larry's BBQ
05.2019 - 07.2020
Site Manager/ Food Program Coordinator
Love In Action Outreach Ministry
11.2016 - 07.2019
Kitchen Manager
Infusinos Italian Restaurant
02.1998 - 09.2005
Bachelor Of Science - Clinical Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University