Jasmine Augustus
East Chicago,IN
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Manager offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Academic Mastery Academy
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared school for state funding.
- Worked closely with ISBE nutrition department to get school approved for NSLP, breakfast program, as well as snack program.
- Set up food vendors for K12 food program.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Kitchen Manager
Chartwells K12
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Experience in multi-unit operations. Ran the high school, middle school, and one private school. As well as filled in for other managers when needed.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Was point person for all catering events and that included but not limited to pricing, ordering, prepping, and cooking said items.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
Lead Cook
Ameristar Casino
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Washed, sliced, peeled and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of 500 people per day.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
L'Auberge Casino Resort
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
- Monitored food product freshness, rotated out old product, carefully stocked inventory and complied with and enforced sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Set up line station with proper tools and products, quality checked products within line station, maintained equipment and monitored food delivery.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Capital Area Technical College
Baton Rouge, LAHigh School Diploma -
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2008
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Safe Food Handling
- Portioning Understanding
- Back of House Management
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Ordering Supplies
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Sanitation
- Employee Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Food and Beverage Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Staff Management
- ServeSafe Manager
- Inventory Control
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Academic Mastery Academy
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Chartwells K12
07.2019 - 01.2023
Lead Cook
Ameristar Casino
09.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
L'Auberge Casino Resort
08.2012 - 09.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Capital Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Scotlandville Magnet High School
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