DANIEL LODINSKY
Buffalo,NY
Summary
SKilled and Adaptable Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling, menu development, and inventory management. Excelled in implementing effective inventory control systems. Mentored staff in food safety practices, showcasing leadership and ServSafe certification. Renowned for recipe creation and enhancing operational efficiency.
Skilled Kitchen Manager
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef
Cafe 59
01.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Referee/Manager
American Indoor Street Hockey Center
09.2005 - 08.2013
- Assessed game penalties for rule violations and ejected players with serious conduct violations.
- Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries.
- Upheld gameplay practices and league requirements for refereed games.
- Tracked and reported game statistics to scorekeeper during games.
- Controlled game flow to maintain safe and fair environment.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
Kitchen Manager
Spot Coffee
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- 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.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Assistant Kitchen Manager/Cook
Spot Coffee Cental Kitchen
02.2001 - 09.2010
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Buffalo, NY06-2000
Skills
- Menu development
- Recruitment
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Employee monitoring
- Scheduling
- Portion control
- Food safety
- ServSafe certification
- Recipe creation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef
Cafe 59
01.2013 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Spot Coffee
09.2010 - 12.2012
Referee/Manager
American Indoor Street Hockey Center
09.2005 - 08.2013
Assistant Kitchen Manager/Cook
Spot Coffee Cental Kitchen
02.2001 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
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