Elijah Lowe
Pound,VA
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and team leadership, I significantly enhanced food quality and cost-efficiency at Vonda’s Hometown Restaurant. Leveraging strong vendor ties and expert inventory rotation, I ensured fresh supplies, supporting local businesses. My focus on food safety and staff training underpinned our reputation for excellence, demonstrating my ability to elevate dining experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Vonda’s Hometown Restaurant
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
Education
Easter Tennessee Christian Academy
Knoxville, TNAmerican History
Central High School
Norton, VASkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Food presentation
- Leadership qualities
- Inventory rotation
Timeline
Head Chef
Vonda’s Hometown Restaurant
12.2023 - 09.2024
Easter Tennessee Christian Academy
American History
Central High School
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