Fredrick Parker
Hickory,NC
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen-Southpark
12.2019 - Current
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Assistant Manager
Sonics Drive In
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Updated records with new information.
- Coordinated with various departments to support cross-functional needs.
Cook Trainer
Logans Roadhouse Grill
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Stayed current on specialized kitchen terminology and menu item abbreviations to best train workers for fast-paced work.
- Implemented training for front-of-house team members to understand kitchen procedures.
- Coordinated group training to share kitchen procedure changes.
- Directed team in off-peak ingredient preparation and restocking work.
- Enforced cooking, plating and garnishing rules across shifts and staff members.
- Trained cooks to maintain clean, organized and sanitary workstations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Charlotte, NC06.2015
High School Diploma -
Lincolnton High School
Lincolnton, NC05.2013
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Challenges
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Front of House Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen-Southpark
12.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
Sonics Drive In
01.2015 - 12.2019
Cook Trainer
Logans Roadhouse Grill
06.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
High School Diploma -
Lincolnton High School
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