Jay Deloe
St. Petersburg
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Rite of Passage, excelling in menu development and staff training. Adept at ensuring food safety compliance and fostering teamwork, I consistently achieved high-quality meal preparation while managing inventory effectively. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional service and efficient workflow processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Rite of Passage
Emlenton
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised kitchen operations and staff for efficient meal preparation.
- Managed inventory to ensure adequate supplies and minimize waste.
- Developed menus that met dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for food preparation consistency.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during all kitchen activities.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
Digital Printer Operator
Ink Pixi,
Grove City
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Examined job orders to determine quantity, stock specifications, colors and special printing instructions.
- Prepared and operated offset printing press for maximum efficiency and production.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Adjusted press during production runs to maintain specific registration and color densities.
- Checked job information at each press to verify that correct ink was delivered.
Kitchen Manager
Davis Archway
Emlenton
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised kitchen operations and staff for efficient meal preparation.
- Developed menus that met dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Trained kitchen staff on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for food preparation consistency.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations during all kitchen activities.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway
Grove City
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed contracts, negotiations and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiated, facilitated and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media and real estate guides.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Presented purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Server, Meat Cutter, Cleaner
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Prepared beef by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Performed meat inspections and checked temperature environment to maximize food safety.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Used Micros to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Adhered to safety protocols, resulting in zero complaints, hazards or lost-time accidents.
Education
No Degree - Youth Ministries
Huntington University
Huntington, IN06.2000
No Degree - Communications
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PANo Degree - Communications
Butler County Community College
Butler, PASkills
- Workflow Processes
- Food safety
- Menu development
- Staff training
- Meal preparation
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Status Updates
- Digital Printing
- Work Orders
- Food safety compliance
- Food preparation
- Customer feedback handling
- Portion control
Skills
- Production Processes
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Rite of Passage
05.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Davis Archway
12.2023 - 01.2024
Digital Printer Operator
Ink Pixi,
11.2021 - 04.2025
Real Estate Agent
Berkshire Hathaway
07.2019 - 12.2022
Server, Meat Cutter, Cleaner
Applebee's Grill + Bar
04.2013 - 04.2019
No Degree - Youth Ministries
Huntington University
No Degree - Communications
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
No Degree - Communications
Butler County Community College
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