Kael Andrade
West Valley City,UT
Summary
Hard-working and innovative worker with over 7 years of experience in the restaurant industry. High sense of organization, commitment, honesty, resilience and unflappability are some of my personal qualities and values.
(Hablo Español)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Laziz Kitchen
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Kitchen Manager/Kitchen Manager Assistant
Davanza's
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Directs food preparation and collaborates with executive chef.
- Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
- Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
- Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
- Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
- Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition
- Run the expo and line on rush times.
Sous Chef
Studio Movie Grill
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Run the expo and line on rush times.
- Maintain a continuous training environment with employee.
- Keeping sanitization priorities within the kitchen.
- Controlling and paying careful attention to inventories, utilizing techniques such as FIFO and software tools to ensure a smooth rotation of items.
- Help executive chef and colleagues organizing kitchen schedules.
- Standardize and maintain consistency on menu plates.
Line Cook
Pago
06.2016 - 07.2020
- Prepared and served food promptly and courteously.
- Prepared and presented specialty food items for special and corporate events.
- Assisted with food service item stocking as required.
- Ensured quality of raw and cooked food items on a regular basis.
- Handled all food in compliance with the restaurant and health department standards.
- Collaborate in creating attractive FOH displays to market new dishes.
Line Cook
Studio Movie Grill
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepare and serve food promptly and courteously.
- Prepare and present specialty food items for banquets, weddings and corporate events.
- Assist with food service item stocking as required.
- Ensure quality of raw and cooked food items on a regular basis Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area and equipment.
- Responsible to prepare food using recipes and items created by head chef.
Skills
- Food Safety Practices
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Communication Skills
- Friendly and Outgoing Attitude
- Multitasking Capacity
- High Stress Tolerance
Certification
- Utah Food Handlers Card
- Utah Alcohol Server Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Laziz Kitchen
06.2023 - 01.2025
Kitchen Manager/Kitchen Manager Assistant
Davanza's
07.2022 - 06.2023
Sous Chef
Studio Movie Grill
08.2020 - 06.2022
Line Cook
Pago
06.2016 - 07.2020
Line Cook
Studio Movie Grill
02.2015 - 06.2016
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