Kathryn Bennett
Atlanta,GEORGIA
Summary
High-performing Chef offering Number years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Meticulous Job Title eager to create unique and delicious dishes. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of seamless dining experience for customers. Creative and dedicated to staying up-to-date with food trends.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef Manager
Maple Lanes Bowling
Maple , Ohio
03.2019 - 03.2022
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
Chef Manager
Sandtown Pub
Atlanta, GEORGIA
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
- Produced and plated variety of exotic fruit-based desserts and after-dinner cheese plates.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Chef Supervisor
Beachwood Nursing Home
Beachwood, OH
03.2010 - 10.2015
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Education
Diploma -
John Adams High School
Cleveland, OH 03.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Menu planning
undefinedTimeline
Chef Manager
Maple Lanes Bowling
03.2019 - 03.2022
Chef Manager
Sandtown Pub
04.2016 - 09.2018
Chef Supervisor
Beachwood Nursing Home
03.2010 - 10.2015
Diploma -
John Adams High School
03.1994 - 06.1998
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