JAMES FRIEDERICH
Surprise,Az
Summary
High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities. Dedicated to improving team performance and meeting high standards for taste and presentation. Results-oriented and hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and focused mentality.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep/Line/Kitchen Supervisor
Cooper's Hawk
Surprise, Az
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen shifts, ensuring seamless coordination of prep, line, and expo teams.
- Prepared hot food items, including scratch-made soups, sauces, reductions, and roasted meats and vegetables.
- Managed portion control and raw ingredient prep for proteins, fresh juices, and specialty cheeses.
- Trained new team members on all four prep stations within six months of certification.
- Enforced food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards across back-of-house stations.
- Inspected food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards before dishes left the kitchen.
- Communicated daily priorities and shift updates to kitchen staff and managers.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Olive Garden
Goodyear, Az
11.2011 - 09.2023
- Operated grill, sauté, and fry stations during fast-paced dinner service.
- Plated entrées with consistent presentation and kitchen ticket accuracy.
- Monitored food temperatures and handled sanitation tasks to support safety standards.
- Prepared Olive Garden menu items using standard recipes and portion guidelines.
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
Gilbert, Az
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Grilled steaks, chicken, and seafood, ensuring consistent quality and flavor.
- Prepared LongHorn Steakhouse grill items according to recipes and ticket specifications for timely service.
- Executed LongHorn Steakhouse prep lists and daily kitchen routines to maintain kitchen organization and efficiency.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Cheesecake Factory
Chandler, Az
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Executed precise knife skills for efficient food preparation, including dicing onions and slicing meats. such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Restocked pantry and prep supplies to ensure uninterrupted service.
Line/prep/Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Glendale, Az, Santa Fe
06.1996 - 02.2009
- Managed Outback Steakhouse kitchen operations, coordinating prep, line service, and closing duties.
- Started as line cook, promoted to Kitchen Manager within four years. Trained staff for five restaurant openings across Arizona and New Mexico, overseeing onboarding and kitchen operations to ensure smooth transitions.
- Supervised cooks and dish staff, reinforcing safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.
- Controlled inventory, ordering, and stock rotation for kitchen supplies and proteins.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
06-1996
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Culinary techniques
- Food Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Quality assurance
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Personal Information
Title: kitchen manager
Timeline
Prep/Line/Kitchen Supervisor
Cooper's Hawk
09.2023 - Current
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Olive Garden
11.2011 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Longhorn Steakhouse
04.2011 - 11.2011
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Cheesecake Factory
02.2009 - 04.2011
Line/prep/Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
06.1996 - 02.2009
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School