Kaleb Hardy
Summary
Dynamic kitchen leader with a proven track record at Maverick Adventure's First Stop, excelling in efficient kitchen organization and health compliance. Skilled in culinary presentation and staff development, I foster a culture of excellence while ensuring top-quality food preparation and waste reduction. Committed to enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
Experienced [Job title] bringing demonstrated success in developing and motivating strong restaurant teams to assist [Number] customers hourly. Keeps all areas clean and sanitized while managing inventory and preventing waste. Positive and upbeat with customers and team members alike.
Talented kitchen leader offer over 1 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Maverick Adventure's First Stop
08.2022 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Cook
Chubby's Diner
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Lawn Mower
Self-employed
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Edged sidewalks, driveways, and landscape features using line trimmer.
- Removed rocks and other items from lawn for mower safety and clean appearance.
- Loaded and unloaded mowing equipment at customer locations.
Snow Shoveler
Self-employed
12.2010 - 02.2012
- Trained in skid steers, backhoes and ag tractor operation to supplement truck-mounted plow work.
- Picked up and transported snow to designated local areas.
- Completed prompt snow removal process during and after weather events.
- Upheld safety standards for working in wet, cold and windy conditions.
Education
GED -
Cedar Valley High School
Eagle Mountain, UT04-2023
Skills
- Financial budget oversight
- Efficient kitchen organization
- Health and safety compliance
- Culinary presentation
- Food storage
- Food preparation
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation standards
Accomplishments
- Oversaw back of house for operation.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
Certification
- Certified kitchen lead , maverick - august 2022 - November 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Maverick Adventure's First Stop
08.2022 - 11.2024
Cook
Chubby's Diner
02.2021 - 03.2021
Snow Shoveler
Self-employed
12.2010 - 02.2012
Lawn Mower
Self-employed
04.2010 - 08.2012
GED -
Cedar Valley High School
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