Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Outback Steakhouse, excelling in cost control and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and foster a collaborative team environment. Recognized for attention to detail and quality assurance, ensuring high standards in food preparation and service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Outback Steakhouse
02.2019 - Current
Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Maintained a clean and safe work environment, conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, constructive feedback, and mutual respect among team members.
Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Forklift Operator and Material Handler
ThyssenKrupp Materials NA
08.2016 - 07.2020
Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
Minimized product damage through careful maneuvering and transporting of fragile items.
Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.