John Asfeld Jr.
Forest Lake,MN
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 20 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.
Ambitious Kitchen Manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Norman Quacks
843 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025
04.2004 - 02.2024
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Lake Senior High School
Forest Lake, MNSkills
- Managing Deliveries
- Sanitation Standards
- High-volume dining
- Staff Supervision
- Cost controls
- BOH Operations
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Management
- Health Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Norman Quacks
04.2004 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Forest Lake Senior High School