Results-driven Kitchen Manager with expertise in inventory management, team leadership, and food safety. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Aramark Food Services at Vail School Distcrict
Vail, AZ
10.2019 - Current
Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
Conducted regular training sessions on food safety and allergen awareness, enhancing staff knowledge and customer trust.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
Secon Shift Building Engineer
Douglas County School District
Highlands Ranch, CO
03.2014 - 09.2017
Collaborated with school administrators to prioritize facility needs and allocate resources effectively.
Collaborated closely with security personnel to ensure comprehensive protection of the facilities physical assets.
Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
Kitchen Staff Member
Douglas County School District
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2008 - 2014
Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Lifted and carried heavy materials.
Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates