Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Jerod Anderson

Clinton Township,MI

Summary

Dedicated Kitchen Manager with 25 years experience in leading efficient, high-quality kitchen operations. Seeking a challenging opportunity for professional growth, leveraging my expertise in team leadership, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pitmaster/Kitchen Manager

Mission BBQ
Troy, MI
07.2018 - Current
  • Leading monthly training sessions across the region, presenting new menu items and ensuring adherence to company standards.
  • Overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and foster supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted availability of ingredients.
  • Successfully reduce waste and enhance product quality through implementation of quality control measures.
  • Advanced from Kitchen Manager to become the sole Pitmaster for the Mi region

Retail Manager

McLaren Hospital
Mount Clemens, MI
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Supervised both Union and Contingent employees across three distinct dining establishments.
  • Generated revenue and customer interest by introducing new products and marketing materials.
  • Assisted culinary team with menu creation and implementation of Micro-concept restaurants.
  • Managed catering and event planning for the hospital, including organizing the new tower Ground-Breaking ceremony.

General Manager

Naf Naf Grill
Troy, MI
10.2016 - 12.2017
  • Hired and trained all new employees for the first Naf Naf Grill in Michigan.
  • Ensured consistent product quality while implementing new procedures for new recipes.
  • Managed the training of new General Managers and Assistant Managers for placement in newly opened stores.
  • Achieved and sustained the highest ratings on Steritech, and Secret Shopper reports throughout the inaugural year of operations.

General Manager

2Booli
Troy, MI
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.

Skills

  • Purchasing
  • Staff Supervision
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Food Preparation & Safety
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • Pitmaster June 2024
  • Protect Our House Challenge 2019,2021-2024
  • Great Food Excellence Award 2023

Certification

  • Servsafe

Timeline

Pitmaster/Kitchen Manager

Mission BBQ
07.2018 - Current

Retail Manager

McLaren Hospital
01.2018 - 05.2018

General Manager

Naf Naf Grill
10.2016 - 12.2017

General Manager

2Booli
01.2015 - 08.2016
Jerod Anderson