Debhora Bodien
Tahlequah,OK
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
OPPA
St Louis , MO
1.18-2= - Current
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
Kitchen Manager
Delta Cafe
Broken Arrow , OK
01.1994 - 05.1997
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
Education
M.D. - Hands On Training And Final Test With Nurse
Pryor Vo-tech 1 Year And 6monthes
Pryor, OK05-1995
Skills
- Menu development
- Time off / vacation
- Daily Operation be sure to thank all employees and get feedback
- Talk positive
- Arrange freezers & coolers
- Interact with all the guests
- Performance Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Resource Allocation
- Attention to Detail
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Health Code Compliance
- Equipment Condition Evaluations
- New Employee Recruitment
- First aid knowledge
- Equipment Maintenance
- Annual Business Planning Support
- Shift Scheduling
- Health Inspections
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Coordination
- ServSafe Certification
- Food and Beverage Management
- Staff Management
- Order Accuracy
- Scheduling Coordination
- Sales Projections
- Budget Management
- BOH Operations
- Waste Reduction
- [Language] Fluency
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Process Improvement
- Recruitment and hiring
- Relationship Building
- Event Coordination
- Payroll Administration
- Money Handling
- Expense Tracking
- Employee Supervision
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Menu Pricing and Writing
- Customer Retention
- Problem-solving abilities
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Profitability Optimization
- Budget Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Managing Reservations and Large Parties
- Catering Services
- Building Maintenance
- Inventory Management Software
- G Suite
- Team Collaboration
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Training and Onboarding
- Calendar and Scheduling Software
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Delta Cafe
01.1994 - 05.1997
Kitchen Manager
OPPA
1.18-2= - Current
M.D. - Hands On Training And Final Test With Nurse
Pryor Vo-tech 1 Year And 6monthes
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