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Jamie Harris

Columbus,OH

Summary

Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Talented kitchen leader offer over 14 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Experienced Manager bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike. Adaptable and enterprising with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

White Castle
01.2009 - Current
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.

Professional Mover and Packer

Atlas Home Moving & Storage
01.1998 - 01.2009
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 75 lbs. or more,
  • Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
  • Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
  • Completed over 100 or more jobs by loading boxes and large items, unloading trucks, and cleaning job sites.
  • Wrote detailed checklists to streamline job site walkthroughs and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
  • Cleaned and maintained truck and other equipment to maintain optimum working condition.
  • Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
  • Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
  • Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.

Education

Fine Arts Music And Acting

Wright State University
Dayton, OH

Fine Arts And Music -Class Need To Graduate

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Skills

  • Supply Ordering
  • Food Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Planning
  • Goal Setting
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Motivational Style

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

White Castle
01.2009 - Current

Professional Mover and Packer

Atlas Home Moving & Storage
01.1998 - 01.2009

Fine Arts Music And Acting

Wright State University

Fine Arts And Music -Class Need To Graduate

Columbus State Community College
Jamie Harris