Darrnell Gipson
Katy,TX
Summary
Professional Kitchen Lead with high energy and experience to successfully manage food and labor costs, food preparation and development of kitchen staff. Loves wearing many hats to expand culinary skills. Dedicated professional 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. Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Dog Haus
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Verified food preparation and cooking standards to ensure quality control.
- Trained new employees in food safety protocols and kitchen operations.
- Monitored food temperature during storage, preparation, and service.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment.
- Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Lead Line Cook
Murdoch's Kitchen
Cypress, Texas
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while ensuring quality control.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Adjusted seasonings to ensure flavors were balanced throughout each dish.
- Collaborated with chefs on menu changes and special dishes for customers.
- Kept up-to-date records of orders placed, received, stored, used, discarded or returned.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Kitchen Worker
Buffalo Wild Wings
Katy, Texas
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Organized supplies and ingredients needed for meal preparation.
- Prepared food items such as salads, entrees, sandwiches and desserts according to recipes.
- Stocked refrigerators with prepared foods and beverages.
- Operated kitchen appliances including ovens, grills, fryers and mixers.
- Assembled food orders quickly and accurately.
- Followed safety protocols when handling knives, hot surfaces or other potentially hazardous equipment.
- Kept track of expiration dates on food products to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food products were stored properly according to health regulations.
- Monitored temperatures of freezers, coolers and heating equipment to maintain proper levels of food storage safety.
- Checked the quality of raw materials used in production processes.
- Cooked meats, fish, vegetables and other foods according to menus or customer requests.
- Disposed of waste materials in accordance with established procedures.
- Complied with all sanitation requirements while cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors and walls.
Line Lead
World Of Beer
Cypress, TX
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the training of new line leads and production workers.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Provided guidance to team members on safety protocols and quality standards.
- Ensured all production processes complied with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored product quality throughout the manufacturing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors on any issues that arose during shift operations.
- Identified areas where additional training was needed and conducted follow-up sessions as required.
- Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
Food Line Leader
World Of Beer
Katy, Texas
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Directed the preparation of food items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
- Ensured all food products were prepared according to health code regulations and safety guidelines.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques, sanitation procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Ensured that all product was stored properly at appropriate temperatures prior to serving.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
Line Cook
Brewingz
Katy, TX
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Katy, TX06-2010
Associate of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Cooking techniques
- Food Preparation
- Special diets
- Knife Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Sanitation Standards
- Food Storage
- Waste Reduction
- Food presentation
- Product Rotation
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Food and Beverage Management
- Sanitation
- Expediting Orders
- Verbal and written communication
- High-volume dining
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu preparation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- First aid knowledge
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Dog Haus
05.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Line Cook
Murdoch's Kitchen
03.2021 - 04.2022
Kitchen Worker
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2020 - 03.2021
Line Lead
World Of Beer
09.2018 - 08.2020
Food Line Leader
World Of Beer
05.2017 - 09.2018
Line Cook
Brewingz
09.2014 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Morton Ranch High School
Associate of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
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