Kaleb Blount
Magnolia
Summary
Possessing positive, upbeat attitude and passion for teamwork and culinary excellence. Knowledgeable in food preparation techniques and sanitation standards, with skills in multitasking and time management. Driven to lead teams to deliver high-quality dishes and create efficient kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Chef
Little Woodrow's
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Chef
Levy Resturants
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Implemented rotating menu concept, keeping dining experience fresh and engaging for regular customers.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
Driver
Jimmy Johns
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Deliver customer orders
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Helper
Milestone Metals
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
- Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications
- Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
- Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines
- Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes
- Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts
- Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms
Host
Valley Ranch
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide guests with menus
- Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls
- Take and prepare to-go orders
- Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages
- Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed
- Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup
- Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary
- Assist with preparing and serving food and beverages
- Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation
Busser
CiCi's Pizza
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases
- Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
- Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning
- Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom
- Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers
Education
High School Diploma -
Klein High School
Klein, Texas06.2019
Skills
- People Skills Experienced
- Leadership Skillful
- Communication Skillful
- Computer Skillful
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Food storage
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Meal preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Knife skills
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Buffalo Wild Wings
03.2024 - Current
Chef
Little Woodrow's
04.2023 - 04.2024
Chef
Levy Resturants
11.2021 - 02.2023
Driver
Jimmy Johns
09.2021 - 11.2021
Helper
Milestone Metals
06.2021 - 08.2021
Host
Valley Ranch
05.2019 - 03.2020
Busser
CiCi's Pizza
12.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Klein High School
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