James Bates
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations, I leveraged knife skills and a strong work ethic at Margaritaville Casino to increase ticket turnover. My leadership as Kitchen Manager at Cherry Creek Retirement Village improved team collaboration and reduced food waste, showcasing my commitment to food safety and efficiency.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Line Cook
Margaritaville Casino
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Increased ticket turnover rate by quickly adapting to changing priorities and multitasking effectively.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Contributed to restaurant success by maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethic under pressure.
- Strengthened teamwork within the kitchen by providing assistance to other stations as needed during peak hours.
Kitchen Manager
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
05.1994 - 11.2022
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Overland Highschool
Aurora, CO05-1992
Skills
- Knife Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Plating
- Grilling Techniques
- Cleaning procedures
- Food Preparation
- Portion Control
- Food presentation
Timeline
Kitchen Line Cook
Margaritaville Casino
02.2023 - 06.2024
Kitchen Manager
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
05.1994 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Overland Highschool
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