Douglas Henderson
Mobile,AL
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
02.2022 - 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.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Job Foreman
Delta Insulation
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Chef
Battle House Hotel
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
04.2006 - 01.2019
- 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.
Painter
CL Painting
11.2005 - 04.2006
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
- Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
- Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
- Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
- Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
04.1999 - 10.2005
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Began training for Assistant Kitchen Manager duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wp Davidson High School
Mobile, AL05.2001
Skills
- Order Accuracy
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safe Food Handling
- Servsafe Certification
- Food Preparation Management
- Expediting Orders
- Maintain Food Safety
- Managing Deliveries
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
02.2022 - Current
Job Foreman
Delta Insulation
07.2019 - 02.2022
Chef
Battle House Hotel
01.2019 - 07.2019
Kitchen Manager
Mellow Mushroom
04.2006 - 01.2019
Painter
CL Painting
11.2005 - 04.2006
Cook
Outback Steakhouse
04.1999 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
Wp Davidson High School