Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Jeffery Brock

Pensacola,FL

Summary

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

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Crabs We Got Em'
02.2022 - 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.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.

Lead Line Cook

Crabs We Got Em'
02.2008 - 02.2022
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Upheld strict adherence to food safety regulations by regularly sanitizing workstations and monitoring cooking temperatures for optimal results.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pace High School
Pace, FL
05-1996

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food safety compliance
  • ServSafe certification
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Waste reduction

Certification

  • Serve-Safe Certified
  • Food Manager Certified

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Crabs We Got Em'
02.2022 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Crabs We Got Em'
02.2008 - 02.2022

High School Diploma -

Pace High School