Darius Ashford
Peoria,IL
Summary
Accountable Chef Manager successful building effective culinary staff. Interested in promoting positive kitchen environments and willing to pitch in and help with tasks. Background working in nursing home dining establishments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Rivercrossing
Peoria, IL
02.2021 - Current
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication, consistent training and collaborating with specific textured diets.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Cook Manager
Rosewood
East Peoria, IL
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for all staffers through effective communication, and consistent training.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Community High School
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Critical Thinking
- Dish Preparation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Company Quality Standards
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Instruction and Delegation
- Disciplinary Action
- Preventive Maintenance
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Supply Estimates
- Collaborative Relationships
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Food Allergies
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Reading Comprehension
- Anticipating Problems
- Dietary Requirements
- Health Code Compliance
Timeline
Cook Manager
Rivercrossing
02.2021 - Current
Cook Manager
Rosewood
03.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
John Marshall Community High School
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