Jason Sawman
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Dedicated Kitchen Supervisor with over 25 years of experience overseeing kitchen production and ensuring top-notch product quality. Skilled in providing training support, coordinating with supply chain and production managers, and maintaining safety coordination and inventory control. Proficient in ensuring recipe adherence and utilizing Microsoft AX and Microsoft 365 for inventory management and reporting. Adept at maintaining knowledge of steam jacketed kettles and consistently ensuring efficient and effective kitchen operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Mom Meals, A PurFoods Company
Youngstown, United States
06.2013 - Current
- Supervise kitchen production and ensure product quality
- Provide training support and coordinate with supply chain and production manager
- Oversee safety coordination and inventory control
- Ensure recipe adherence and maintain knowledge of steam jacketed kettles
- Utilize Microsoft AX for inventory management and reporting
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Maintained records of employee attendance and payroll information.
- Analyzed financial data related to kitchen operations including labor costs, revenue.
- Developed processes for production optimization and monitored performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.
- Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Identified potential risks associated with manufacturing processes and developed contingency plans accordingly.
- Implemented new technologies and software solutions to streamline production processes and increase efficiency.
- Assisted with installation of new equipment when necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of electrical systems to identify potential problems.
- Provided support to other crew members during large-scale maintenance tasks.
- Implemented preventative maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve warehouse efficiency and productivity.
- Implemented new technologies such as RFID scanning systems to streamline data collection processes in the warehouse.
- Conducted food safety inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Developed comprehensive food safety plans for various types of food operations.
- Performed regular reviews of company records such as ingredient lists, process flow diagrams, SOPs, HACCP plans.
- Intro to HACCP compliant
- SQF certified
Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
Niles, United States
10.1997 - 06.2013
- Managed kitchen finances, resulting in a balanced budget for the past three years
- Monitored food preparation and presentation to ensure high standards of quality
- Managed a team of 25 kitchen staff and successfully trained several new hires
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained employees on cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors to ensure the timely delivery of quality ingredients
- Controlled costs by effectively managing and monitoring kitchen staff, equipment, and supplies
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional and timely manner, resulting in improved customer satisfaction
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
Education
High School Diploma -
05-1997
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
05-1997
Culinary Arts certificate
Skills
- HACCP compliant
- SQF certified
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Computer Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Multitask
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen production oversight
- Product quality assurance
- Training support
- Supply chain coordination
- Inventory control
- Recipe adherence
- Microsoft AX proficiency
- Microsoft 365 inventory control
- Steam jacketed kettles knowledge
- Technical knowledge of food manufacturing
- Health and safety compliance
- Scheduling Coordination
- Employee Training
- Production Management
- Production Planning
- Accident Prevention
- Industrial hygiene
- Safety regulation compliance
- Workplace inspections
- Personal Protective Equipment
Extracurricular Activities
Proud Freemason, avid cook,
Timeline
Supervisor of Factory Operations - Mom Meals, A PurFoods Company
06.2013 - Current
Kitchen Manager - Outback Steakhouse
10.1997 - 06.2013
Lexington Local - High School Diploma,
Pioneer Career and Technology Center - Culinary Arts Certificate, Culinary Arts
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