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Evan Oltman

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom, excelling in kitchen management and food safety. Proven ability to train staff and optimize operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation. Skilled in culinary knife techniques and adept at thriving in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Kitchen Manager/Line Cook

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Kansas City, MO
04.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked diverse dishes following recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
  • Maintained inventory levels through regular stock checks and timely order placements.
  • Trained and supervised junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques, food safety, and sanitation protocols.
  • Ensured health and safety compliance to uphold a clean and safe working environment.
  • Managed food costs by implementing portion control and efficient inventory management strategies.
  • Monitored food quality throughout cooking processes to meet established taste, presentation, and temperature standards.
  • Promoted to new position following Kitchen Manager departure; adapted quickly to truck orders and inventory management.
  • Created prep lists and executed preparation tasks to enhance kitchen efficiency.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Kansas City, MO
08.2020 - Current
  • Prepared and cooked diverse dishes following recipes, quality standards, and presentation guidelines.
  • Managed food inventory to ensure proper storage and ingredient rotation, minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station in compliance with sanitation guidelines.
  • Trained new line cooks on techniques, recipe execution, and safety procedures.

Dishwasher

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Kansas City, MO
01.2020 - Current
  • Efficiently washed and sanitized dishes to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Organized utensils in designated locations for streamlined operations.
  • Adapted to fast-paced restaurant environments, enhancing speed and efficiency.
  • Relearned processes to optimize workflow after returning to Old Chicago post-COVID.

Education

High school diploma -

Oak Park High School
Kansas City, MO
05.2018

Skills

  • Culinary knife skills
  • Meal preparation and cooking
  • Restaurant operations
  • Food handling and safety
  • Dishwashing and sanitation
  • Kitchen management

Certification

Food Handler Certification, 03/25, 02/28

Additional Information

I do some material handling when putting US Food trucks away.

Timeline

Assistant Kitchen Manager/Line Cook

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
04.2022 - Current

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
08.2020 - Current

Dishwasher

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
01.2020 - Current

High school diploma -

Oak Park High School

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