David Keller
Greeley,CO
Summary
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
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Vato's Tacos And Tequila
05.2021 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Executive Chef
Rock Bottom Restaurant
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Line Lead
Jose Muldoon's
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Provided and promoted solutions to eliminate reoccurring problems.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Prep Cook
Bella's Bakery And Bistro
03.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Lead Line Cook
Santa's Workshop North Pole, Colorado
05.2012 - 12.2015
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO04.2017
Skills
- Staff Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Team Leadership
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Disciplinary Action
- Cost Control
- Equipment Condition Evaluations
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Expediting Orders
- Managing Deliveries
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
Certification
- Certified Food Safety and Sanitation Manager
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Vato's Tacos And Tequila
05.2021 - Current
Executive Chef
Rock Bottom Restaurant
04.2017 - 05.2021
Line Lead
Jose Muldoon's
02.2016 - 06.2017
Prep Cook
Bella's Bakery And Bistro
03.2015 - 04.2016
Lead Line Cook
Santa's Workshop North Pole, Colorado
05.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Pikes Peak Community College