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KYLE ADKINS

KYLE ADKINS

Asheboro,NC

Summary

Result-oriented fast food manager with over 10 years of prior hands-on experience as a chef in fast-paced kitchen environments. Continuously demonstrates success in building high-performance teams utilizing skills in team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Equipped with a variety of transferable skills as well as a desire to maximize efficiency in order to meet team goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Zaxbys
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement new operational procedures, improving daily tasks and overall efficiency.
  • Mentor staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhances employee performance.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Assist in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Implement proper food handling techniques
  • Improve food quality by adhering to strict preparation guidelines and consistently checking for freshness.

Meat Department Associate

Food Lion
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Prepared, packaged, and displayed raw meat according to safety guidelines
  • Demonstrated expertise in meat preparation, including trimming, deboning, grinding, and portioning for customer requests.
  • Ensured accurate pricing through consistent label verification and updates on meat products.

Chef

Hamilton's Steakhouse
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed menu and kitchen operation system with owner from ground up
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Supervised team, providing direction in preparing specialty items under pressure
  • Oversaw quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line while ensuring restaurant met all safety and sanitary guidlines
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to ensure overall safety and proper food handling techniques

Sous Chef

North Carolina Zoo/ Service System Associates
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed kitchen opening, closing, and other related tasks as instructed by the Executive Chef
  • Maintained workstation and kept kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
  • Managed all back-of-house operations and catering events
  • Oversaw daily operations and ordering for multiple restaurants

Sous Chef

Positano
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to ensure attractive presentation
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes
  • Prepared bakery and specialty products including certain breads and pastries

Line Cook

Big Daddy's Seafood
05.2011 - 09.2016
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Prepped food by washing and peeling ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items
  • Operated grill, sauté and fry stations


Education

Providence Culinary Training
Winston-Salem, NC
2020

Skills

  • Focused and disciplined
  • Time management
  • Meat cutting and preparation
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Verbal communication
  • Allergy accommodation
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Staff hiring and development
  • Point of Sale (POS) system operation
  • Workflow Planning
  • Employee Supervision
  • Anticipating Problems

Community Engagement

Head Coach: Tackle Football

Asehboro Raiders 6U

Asheboro, N.C.

2022 Season


Head Coach: Baseball

Tabernacle Cougers 8U

Tabernacle, N.C.

2023 Spring Season

Certification

2023

ServSafe Certification

Exam Date: 10/11/2023

Expiration: 10/11/2028


2024

Positive Coaching Alliance

Amateur Athletic Union

AAU Double-Goal Coach

Winning and Life Lessons

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Zaxbys
08.2023 - Current

Meat Department Associate

Food Lion
08.2022 - 08.2023

Sous Chef

North Carolina Zoo/ Service System Associates
08.2019 - 03.2020

Sous Chef

Positano
04.2019 - 09.2019

Chef

Hamilton's Steakhouse
08.2017 - 01.2021

Line Cook

Big Daddy's Seafood
05.2011 - 09.2016

Providence Culinary Training

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