Elijah Douglass
Newton,KS
Summary
Accomplished Dining & Culinary Operations Leader with 10 years in senior living and healthcare dining. Advanced through all kitchen operations, gaining extensive operational knowledge and staff credibility. Expertise in scheduling, regulatory compliance, resident satisfaction, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Delivers high-quality culinary service while enhancing team morale and managing labor efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Kidron Bethel Village
Newton, KS
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards to maintain a safe work environment.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies for kitchen operations efficiently.
- Trained new employees on food handling procedures and kitchen equipment usage
- Act as an operational bridge across shift teams, fostering open communication, accountability, and growth among staff
- Direct daily kitchen operations, food production, and tray line service for a senior living facility, maintaining strict state and CMS regulatory compliance.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Oversaw personnel scheduling to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Collaborated with supervisors on projects to enhance kitchen operations and streamline processes.
Main Cook
Kidron Bethel Village
Newton, KS
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse meals for residents with varying dietary needs.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety and preparation techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace daily.
- Monitored food quality during cooking and plating processes.
- Assisted in special event meal preparations for community gatherings.
- Stored food properly following health regulations guidelines.
- Supervised subordinate kitchen staff members in their assigned duties.
- Checked temperatures of ovens and other appliances to ensure safe operation during shifts.
- Rotated stock items according to expiration dates.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Evening Cook
Kidron Bethel Village
Newton, KS
05.2018 - 03.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals for residents in a senior living community.
- Ensured kitchen safety and sanitation standards were consistently met.
- Collaborated with dietary staff to accommodate special dietary needs.
- Maintained a clean work area throughout the shift, including sanitizing surfaces and cleaning up spills.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Received orders from wait staff promptly and cooked menu items according to customer specifications.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Verified kitchen staff followed all recipes and portion serving guidelines correctly.
Dishwasher
Kidron Bethel Village
Newton, KS
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment efficiently during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and kitchen utensils to ensure hygiene standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff by sorting and organizing clean dishes and supplies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline dishwashing workflows.
- Kept dishwashing area tidy and organized to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on proper dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
- Filled out daily logs regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen operations supervision
- Food safety compliance
- Food safety oversight
- Inventory control
- Schedule coordination
- Staff training and development
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
Kidron Bethel Village
08.2024 - Current
Main Cook
Kidron Bethel Village
03.2024 - Current
Evening Cook
Kidron Bethel Village
05.2018 - 03.2024
Dishwasher
Kidron Bethel Village
05.2016 - 05.2018