Kaitlin Sand
Springville
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 7 years of restaurant and management experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Taher Inc.
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain kitchen efficiency during peak service hours.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices in kitchen operations.
- Assisted in inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies as needed.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and special requests from customers to enhance dining experience.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
Line Cook Trainer
Ihop ACG
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Trained new kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to ensure timely food service delivery.
- Developed and implemented training materials for culinary skills enhancement.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers to maintain stock availability.
Vendor
The Instore Group
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Monitored stock levels and communicated replenishment needs to management promptly.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while operating equipment in the stockroom.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
General Manager
WKS Restaurant Group
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends, optimize budgets, and improve profitability.
- Fostered a positive work culture through effective communication and employee engagement initiatives.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce waste and ensure optimal stock levels.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations, ensuring safe dining environments for customers and staff alike.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Implemented new employee onboarding processes, providing comprehensive training that promoted retention and a strong understanding of company culture.
- Launched new menu items to keep the offerings fresh and appealing, resulting in increased sales.
- Analyzed variances and implemented corrective actions to increase average meal checks and customer visits.
Server
Ihop ACG
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and prompt resolution of inquiries.
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently, adhering to restaurant protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline order fulfillment and maintain quality standards.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Challenger High School
Spanaway06-2009
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Grilling techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipes and menu planning
- Sauce preparation
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Vegetarian cooking
- Portion and cost control
Timeline
Chef
Taher Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook Trainer
Ihop ACG
08.2022 - 11.2024
Vendor
The Instore Group
08.2021 - 09.2024
General Manager
WKS Restaurant Group
03.2019 - 10.2023
Server
Ihop ACG
09.2018 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Challenger High School