Experienced kitchen manager and cook with strengths in inventory control, sanitation standards, and daily operations management. Skilled in staff training, safe food handling, and fast-paced service coordination.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
16 Bar and Grill
Shipman, Illinois
03.2021 - Current
Coordinated server and line cook ticket management during busy dinner rushes to ensure timely service.
Monitored food safety standards and kept prep and cooking stations clean.
Applied sanitation practices to help prevent spoilage and contamination.
Operated food prep equipment safely to support accident-free kitchen operations.
Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
Trained and guided kitchen staff, enhancing service quality and team productivity.
Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
Kitchen Manager
Alton-Woodriver Sportsman's Club
Godfrey, Illinois
08.2023 - 03.2025
Oversaw daily kitchen operations, focusing on meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes, and plate presentation.
Managed kitchen operations for sportsman's club dining and event service
Scheduled kitchen staff shifts and assigned tasks to ensure adequate coverage for events and efficient banquet preparation.
Supervised food preparation, portioning, and plating for member meals
Coordinated menu execution with lodge events and private gatherings
Trained team members on safe food handling and club procedures
Ordered kitchen supplies and tracked inventory to maintain availability for daily operations.
Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delmar Gardens West
Town and Country, Missouri
09.2004 - 06.2008
Monitored and documented vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely patient care.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Supported safe transfers using gait belts and mobility aids.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Executed cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold a safe, sanitary environment for patients, including changing linens and disinfecting bathrooms.
Industrial Cleaner
Jani Clean
Virginia Beach, Virginia
11.2002 - 01.2005
Trained new cleaners on Jani-Clean routines and site standards to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Followed safety procedures for chemicals, gloves, and protective equipment.
Followed safety rules while operating machinery and working at heights.
Inspected work areas for safety compliance.
Monitored and restocked cleaning supply inventory to maintain optimal levels for uninterrupted operations.
Collaborated with supervisors on special projects to enhance cleaning processes and site management.