Everette Thomas
Cape Coral, FL,FL
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent kitchen leader with proven culinary skills, eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up to date with food trends. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals, hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level kitchen position, ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
12.2018 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff management and delegation.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes
Kitchen Manager
Woody's Restaurant
07.2012 - 10.2021
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff
- Maintained clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records
Education
Certification in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Cape Technical Collage
Cape Coral, FL05.2018
GED -
Central High School
Ft. Pierce, FL09.1990
Skills
- Purchasing
- Cost Control
- Menu Development
- Food Safety
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Vendor Relations
- Recipes and Menu Planning
- Made-To-Order Meals
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Effective Communications
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kitchen Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Workflow Optimization
Timeline
Chef
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
12.2018 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Woody's Restaurant
07.2012 - 10.2021
Certification in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Cape Technical Collage
GED -
Central High School
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