Jason Boicken
21135 S. States Lane,Illinois
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and team leadership, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency at Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage. My expertise in food safety and inventory control, coupled with a talent for mentoring staff, ensures high standards of service and compliance. My proactive approach led to a notable improvement in staff skill levels and kitchen operations.
Experienced with overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Utilizes effective team leadership and organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations. Track record of implementing efficient inventory management systems and staff training programs.
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage
06.2018 - 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.
- Maintained high standards of food safety by being certified in temperature monitoring and cross-contamination control.
- Oversaw service industry inspections to maintain high-quality standards.
- Oversaw employee performance and development, fostering a collaborative and skilled kitchen team.
- Managed product ordering to ensure consistent inventory levels and minimize waste.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations by stepping in during staff absences.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, contributing to smooth daily kitchen functions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
Joliet, IL06-2019
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Staff coaching
- Sanitation
- Recipe creation
- Vendor relationship management
- Workflow planning
- Event planning support
- Catering coordination
- Shift coverage
- Customer feedback handling
- Reliable and responsible
- Team leadership
- Training and onboarding
Certification
Food and Beverage handling and cross contamination.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage
06.2018 - Current
Food and Beverage handling and cross contamination.
High School Diploma -
Joliet West High School
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