Jazmine Richardson
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Menorah Manor
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
Dietary Cook
The Abbey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
St. Petersburg, FL
11.2017 - 06.2024
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Organized food items, supplies and equipment needed for meal preparation.
- Garnished dishes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Checked quality of ingredients prior to use in recipes.
- Monitored stock levels of food items, supplies and equipment used in meal preparation.
- Assisted with ordering food items from vendors as required.
- Carried out recipe modifications requested by customers or dietitians.
- Recorded daily production information such as number of meals served, waste amounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School
St. Petersburg, FL05-2017
Skills
- Employee monitoring
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Menu development
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Food production management
- Food plating and presentation
- Purchasing
- Cost controls
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivational style
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Menorah Manor
02.2019 - Current
Dietary Cook
The Abbey Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
11.2017 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Gibbs High School