Lead Cook
garden of the gods gourmet cafe
Colorado Springs, Colorado
05.2015 - 04.2019
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily meal preparation.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to support kitchen operations.
- Trained junior cooks on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained kitchen cleanliness.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline service efficiency.
- Managed food presentation to enhance dining experience for guests.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining quality of ingredients used.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Stood in for other members of kitchen staff.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.