Kayla Davis
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Entry-level Kitchen Manager contributes consistently to business success with high-quality kitchen service. Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible, and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditor/Hostess
Steakhouse89
Sedona, AZ
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw kitchen operations and altered workflows to improve preparation tempo of menu offerings.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
Kitchen Manager
Belfry Brewery
Cottonwood, AZ
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Sanitizer/ Busser
Tavern
Cottonwood, AZ
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
Line Cook
Steakhouse 89
Sedona, AZ
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Expeditor
Mesa Grill At The Sedona Airport
Sedona, AZ
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Executed and supervised plate preparation according to temperature and condiment specifications.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of menu offerings and appropriate culinary techniques.
Line Cook
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Sedona, AZ
03.2022 - Current
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Recruitment
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Team Leadership
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Staff Management
- Safe food handling
Timeline
Line Cook
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
03.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Steakhouse 89
11.2021 - 06.2022
Expeditor
Mesa Grill At The Sedona Airport
02.2021 - 05.2021
Sanitizer/ Busser
Tavern
11.2020 - 01.2021
Kitchen Manager
Belfry Brewery
08.2020 - 12.2021
Expeditor/Hostess
Steakhouse89
06.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Mingus Union High School
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