Jeff Duncombe
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Dynamic kitchen manager with a proven track record, excelling in food safety compliance and staff training. Expert in menu development and inventory control, achieving significant waste reduction. A collaborative leader, fostering teamwork and enhancing culinary skills among staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Odyssey House of Utah
08.2020 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented efficient food preparation processes to enhance service delivery.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Trained and mentored clients on food handling procedures and culinary techniques.
Chef
Lux Catering
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed innovative menus aligned with seasonal trends and client preferences.
- Led kitchen team in food preparation, ensuring quality and presentation standards were met.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with event planners to tailor catering services for diverse client events.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth among staff.
Sous Chef
Legacy Village Assisted Living
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed weekly menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained junior chefs on cooking techniques and kitchen equipment operation.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency during peak service hours.
- Managed inventory control, minimizing waste while maintaining stock levels for operations.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Sous Chef
Cottonwood Creek Senior Living
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
SLCC
Salt Lake City, UT01-2015
High School Diploma -
Hunter High
West Valley City, UT01-2001
Skills
- Kitchen operations management
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Inventory control
- Staff training and mentoring
- Quality assurance
- Culinary techniques
- Team leadership
- Catering coordination
- Health regulations adherence
- Sanitation protocols
- High-volume food preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Waste minimization practices
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Food preparation
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Odyssey House of Utah
08.2020 - Current
Chef
Lux Catering
05.2018 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
Legacy Village Assisted Living
05.2017 - 05.2018
Sous Chef
Cottonwood Creek Senior Living
10.2013 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
SLCC
High School Diploma -
Hunter High