Erek Kozlowski
Westerville,OH
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Little Lebanon
01.2016 - 09.2017
- 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.
- Cook and prepare food
Food Truck Manager
Short North Bagel Deli
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Accepted orders and packed food for takeout and delivery.
- Hired and supervised food truck prep cooks, cashiers and service window attendants.
- Greeted customers, answered menu questions and responded to complaints.
- Calculated operating budget, set menu prices and worked with suppliers to stock inventory.
- Trained food truck employees to follow established safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served [Number] customers per day.
- Planned daily menus and prepped food for service.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Sous Chef
The Coop
03.2012 - 10.2014
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Desales
Columbus, OH06.2004
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Food Safety
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen Management
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Product Rotation
- Workflow Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Recruitment
- Menu Development
- Operations Management
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Flexible Schedule
- Staff Training and Development
- BOH Operations
- Strategic Planning
- High-Volume Dining
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Staff Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Little Lebanon
01.2016 - 09.2017
Food Truck Manager
Short North Bagel Deli
08.2013 - 12.2015
Sous Chef
The Coop
03.2012 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
St. Francis Desales
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