Jerrell Spencer
Memphis,Tennessee
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over [Number] years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Experienced [Job title] bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist [Number] customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
03.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Kitchen Supervisor
The Westin Hotel
02.2015 - 04.2020
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
- Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
Line Cook
Loflin Yard
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Line Cook
River Inn Of Harbor Town
06.2008 - 02.2015
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
Memphis, TN05.1994
Skills
- Kitchen Scheduling
- Menu Planning
- Order Accuracy
- Room Preparation
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Item Purchasing
- Standardized Recipes
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Disciplinary Action
- Cost Control
- Safe Food Handling
- High-Volume Dining
- Portion Sizes
- Food Plating and Presentation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
03.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Loflin Yard
04.2016 - 09.2017
Kitchen Supervisor
The Westin Hotel
02.2015 - 04.2020
Line Cook
River Inn Of Harbor Town
06.2008 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Carver High School
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