James Funk
Chiefland,FL
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
DGJ Workforce
09.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Executive Chef
Duncan's on the Gulf
05.2018 - 09.2022
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective inventory management and cost controls.
- Developed custom menus for clients with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring their utmost satisfaction during their dining experience.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
- Managed kitchen staff for efficient food production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dishes.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating competitive prices on ingredients and supplies.
Chef/ Assistant General Manager
Island Room
05.1998 - 09.2016
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Managed time efficiently by prioritizing tasks and multitasking effectively during peak service hours.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Provided support during special events and catering functions, ensuring consistent quality across all offerings.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback or concerns promptly, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork within the restaurant setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Key High School
Cedar Key, FLSkills
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Inventory Control
- Waste Reduction
- Attention to Detail
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering Supplies
- Vendor Relations
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Supply Ordering
- Menu development
- I know my way around a kitchen and front of house
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
DGJ Workforce
09.2022 - Current
Executive Chef
Duncan's on the Gulf
05.2018 - 09.2022
Chef/ Assistant General Manager
Island Room
05.1998 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Cedar Key High School
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