Kathrena Keith
Bedford
Summary
Proven culinary professional with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and repeat business at Benchmark Pyramid Global through expert recipe development and effective team supervision. Skilled in menu planning and nutritional knowledge, adept at mentoring staff to peak performance. Achieved high accuracy in order delivery, demonstrating both hard and soft skills essential for kitchen leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Benchmark Pyramid Global
01.2019 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Restaurant Outfitter
Cabelas
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Operated cash register to complete cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Created impactful store displays and merchandising layouts to maximize sales.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips, balancing cash drawers and making deposits.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Line Cook
Byron Bistro
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Byron Nelson High School
Trophy Club, TX06.2017
Skills
- Recipe Development
- Food plating and presentation
- Order delivery practices
- Menu Planning
- New Hire Training
- Inventory Control
- Nutritional knowledge
- Team Supervision
- Kitchen leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
Accomplishments
- Won 2023 Global Copper Skillet Junior Chef for excellence of menu, ingredients and quality.
- Nominated for HATC 2023 F&B Employee of the Year
- Won Culinary Department Employee of the Month, January 2023
- Won Employee of the Month, June 2023
- Won 3rd place in 2016 National Prostart Invitational
Timeline
Cook 1
Benchmark Pyramid Global
01.2019 - Current
Restaurant Outfitter
Cabelas
07.2017 - 12.2018
Line Cook
Byron Bistro
06.2015 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Byron Nelson High School
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