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Daniel Newton
jack of all trads
Pinckney,MI
Summary
Food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and culinary operations. Known for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety while fostering collaborative team environment. Reliable and adaptable, with strong skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Experienced with overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Utilizes effective team leadership and organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations. Track record of implementing efficient inventory management systems and staff training programs.
Knowledgeable with comprehensive background in managing kitchen operations and ensuring food safety. Proven track record in streamlining kitchen processes and enhancing team productivity. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management and staff training.
Experienced cook bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Hampton Manor of Brighton-Pinckney, MI
04.2023 - 04.2025
Deitary Aide
NexCare WellBridge Senior Living-Pinckney, MI
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Wash dishes , cooking, serving food, organized kitchen
Cook
Regency-Whitmore Lake, MI
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Cooking,tray line
Cook
perkins-Fort Dodge, IA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Cook, management , line cook, prep cook
- Prepared diverse menu items adhering to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Developed seasonal menus based on fresh ingredients and resident feedback.
- Conducted regular inventory checks, managing supplies to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Implemented improved sanitation practices, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Managed kitchen budget for supplies and labor hours, consistently meeting targets.
Contruction
Manors Roofing
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Kitchen Staff
Casey's general store-Grand Junction, IA
01.2019 - 07.2022
- 1. Kitchen manager help run register
- 2. Stocked coolers
- 3. Closed/Open store
- 4. Good costumer service love helping people
- 5. Pick up on task pretty quickly
Cook Manager
Uptown Cafe And Catering
04.2012 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed and implemented menus that enhanced customer satisfaction and dining experiences.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and best practices.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and optimize resource utilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Greene Schools
Grand Junction, IA03-2009
Skills
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Shift management
- Kitchen experience (10 years)
- Nursing (4 years)
- Catering (3 years)
- Sanitation procedures
- Ladder climbing
- POS
- Analysis skills
- Management
- Basic math
- Restaurant experience
- Power tools
- Computer skills (10 years)
- Microsoft Office (4 years)
- Workplace safety
- Cleaning Experience
- Delivery driver experience
- Hospitality
- Math
- Food Safety
- Food service
- Food handling
- Serving
- Knife skills (10 years)
- Patient care (4 years)
- Customer service (10 years)
- Epic
- Cooking
- Organizational skills (4 years)
- Team management
- Writing skills
- Dietary department experience
- Meal preparation
- Food industry
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Culinary experience (9 years)
- Communication skills
- Restaurant management
- Cash handling
- Cashiering
- Medical terminology (4 years)
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tools
- Food preparation (8 years)
- Grocery store
- Leadership
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Operations management
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Food and beverage management
- Order accuracy
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food safety compliance
- Goal setting
- Food plating and presentation
- Employee scheduling
- Productivity improvement
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Flexible schedule
- Quality assurance
- Verbal and written communication
- Workflow planning
- Recruitment and hiring
- Budget management
- Event planning support
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Nutritional knowledge
Accomplishments
- Hired, trained and oversaw kitchen staff for new [Number]-seat restaurant.
- Oversaw back of house for [size] operation.
- Eliminated food waste, saving $[Amount] per shift.
- Saved $[Amount] per month in inventory costs by renegotiating key contracts.
Certification
- Driver's License
- ACLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
Languages
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Location Preference
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Deitary Aide
NexCare WellBridge Senior Living-Pinckney, MI
06.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen Manager
Hampton Manor of Brighton-Pinckney, MI
04.2023 - 04.2025
Cook
Regency-Whitmore Lake, MI
04.2022 - 02.2023
Cook
perkins-Fort Dodge, IA
07.2021 - 10.2022
Contruction
Manors Roofing
03.2020 - 08.2022
Kitchen Staff
Casey's general store-Grand Junction, IA
01.2019 - 07.2022
Cook Manager
Uptown Cafe And Catering
04.2012 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
East Greene Schools
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