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Biranna Beck

Lewisville ,TX

Summary

Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Lead

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
06.2023 - Current
  • Anticipated and solved problems by taking decisive action.
  • Stayed current on food technologies and products.
  • Communicated verbally and worked cooperatively with employees and customers.
  • Maintained proper storage, prep and service procedures and maintained equipment and workspaces to drive sanitary conditions.
  • Led and developed grill and prep teams.
  • Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
  • Anticipated guest's needs and responded to and acknowledged guests and resolved concerns.
  • Followed company, safety, security policies and procedures.
  • Supported team to reach common goals.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.

Kitchen Supervisor/Lead Cook

Ameristar Casino And Hotel
12.2013 - 11.2020
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Addressed customer complaints with professional demeanor and used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
  • Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
  • Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
  • Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
  • Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
  • Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

St. Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
2016

High School Diploma -

Hazelwood West High School
Hazelwood, MO
2012

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Production Standards
  • Cycle Count Audits
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Culinary Staff Management
  • Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  • Customer Service Standards
  • Guest Relations
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office
  • Providing Feedback
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Service Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Quality Assurance

Timeline

Culinary Lead

Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
06.2023 - Current

Kitchen Supervisor/Lead Cook

Ameristar Casino And Hotel
12.2013 - 11.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

St. Louis Community College

High School Diploma -

Hazelwood West High School

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