Donald Douglas
Newark
Summary
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Grand
Totowa
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Supervised staff to maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
- Implemented cleaning schedules to uphold a clean kitchen environment.
- Resolved staff conflicts to promote a positive work atmosphere in the kitchen.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
Lead Cook
Popeyes Chicken
Newark
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Managed inventory levels to maintain stock of ingredients and supplies.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and cooking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and equipment.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during food preparation processes.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
Produce Clerk
Shoprite
Newark
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Stocked fresh produce to ensure high-quality selection for customers.
- Assisted customers in selecting fruits and vegetables based on freshness and seasonality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of produce display areas throughout the store.
- Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely reordering of popular items.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently rotate stock and reduce waste.
- Implemented best practices for handling and storing perishable items safely.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved heavy products using material loading equipment.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Greeted customers and offered to help locate produce items.
- Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Opened boxes and stocked products in appropriate sections.
Education
John J. College
New York, NYSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Landscaping
- Customer service
- Culinary
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Grand
03.2022 - 07.2024
Lead Cook
Popeyes Chicken
05.2015 - 11.2016
Produce Clerk
Shoprite
02.2014 - 06.2016
John J. College