Katherine Shalton
Springtown,TX
Summary
Dedicated Culinary professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center
Springtown, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Supervised and enhanced work of up to 9 person team producing up to 120 plates per meal.
Kitchen Manager
Maddie Lous Bar&Grill
Springtown, TX
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- 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.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of lunch and dinner meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springtown High School
Springtown, TX05.2010
Skills
- Dietary Restrictions
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Standards Compliance
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Proper Food Storage
- Culinary Techniques
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Meal Scheduling
- Temperature Monitoring
- Strategic Development
- Portion and Cost Control
- Machinery Upkeep
- Professional Relationships
- Preservation Methods
- Senior Care
- High-Volume Environments
- Timely Food Delivery
- Resolving Complaints
- Servsafe Certified
Timeline
Head Cook
Springtown Park Rehabilitation And Care Center
05.2021 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Maddie Lous Bar&Grill
12.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Springtown High School
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