George Nash
West Springfield,MA
Summary
Talented Kitchen Manager successfully manages inventory, leads teams and handles food. Trains and supervises kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques. Schedules preventive maintenance and repairs to maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Pride Stores
West Springfield, MA
11.2018 - Current
- Performed all opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
- Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
- Kept front line prepared and stocked for peak periods and encouraged staff to prepare small food batches frequently during slow periods.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
2nd Shift Kitchen Wheel
IHOP
West Springfield, MA
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Verified all menu items, portioned and presented properly in clean, safe and sanitary manner according to all established procedures.
- Maximized productivity through efficient delegation of duties to staff, including preparing and serving food, stocking supplies and cleaning.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
City Councilman
City of Clarkston
Clarkston, WA
07.2008 - 03.2016
- Participated in or led committees for special initiatives and local community events.
- Maintained full compliance with city ordinances and state and federal governments applicable to city operations.
- Maintained constant public presence to enforce fire prevention laws, including city ordinances.
- Maintained up to date understanding of local, regional, national and international news and developments.
- Built and deepened partnerships with other politicians to more effectively carry out agendas.
- Wrote legislation and amendments, set policies and oversaw budgets.
- Reviewed concerns of constituents to determine required governmental action.
- Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events and robust feedback system through office staff.
- Determined campaign strategies for media advertising and scheduled public appearances.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Coffeeshop Manager
Wasems
Clarkston, WA
04.2000 - 03.2016
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Interviewed, hired and supervised back of house staff to clean tables, remove dishes, take food to tables and assist servers and bartenders.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling, guest expectations and restaurant protocols.
- Detailed hands-on requirements for performing preventive maintenance and repairs to [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to maintain clean, neat and sanitized kitchen.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Estimated potential worker issues to produce detailed resource documentation.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Assisted restaurant owners with pricing by providing ingredient costs and portioning information.
Education
GED -
Classical High School
Springfield, MA07.2005
Skills
- Sanitation
- People skills
- Portioning understanding
- Cleaning procedures
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Pride Stores
11.2018 - Current
2nd Shift Kitchen Wheel
IHOP
06.2016 - 11.2018
City Councilman
City of Clarkston
07.2008 - 03.2016
Coffeeshop Manager
Wasems
04.2000 - 03.2016
GED -
Classical High School
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