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Keith Gidley

East Hampton

Summary

I have been cooking as a job for nearly a decade in a half with skills learned along the way from short order cooking to banquet styled meals. Combined five years as a kitchen manager as I always try showcasing exceptional skills in inventory control and positivity boosted into my teamwork and social skills amongst other staff members. Excelled in reducing food waste and boosting profitability through strategic cost controls. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and surpassing health inspection standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

The Town Tavern
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.

Banquet Cook

My Fathers House Retreat Center
06.2011 - 02.2017
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Assisted the executive chef with planning seasonal menus that showcased fresh ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.
  • Implemented improved food presentation techniques that elevated overall dining experience at banquets.

Short Order Cook

Query Ridge
04.2018 - 11.2021
  • Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail for each dish prepared.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency in the kitchen.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, keeping up with fast-paced demand during peak hours while maintaining focus on accurate food preparation.
  • Implemented time-saving measures that allowed for quicker order turnaround without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Landscape Groundskeeper

My Fathers House Retreat Center
03.2010 - 02.2017
  • Operated various landscaping equipment safely and efficiently, including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chainsaws.
  • Enhanced landscape aesthetics by regularly mowing lawns, trimming bushes, and planting flowers.
  • Reduced water usage by installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems.
  • Contributed to a clean environment by disposing of waste materials responsibly through recycling or composting methods when applicable.
  • Completed seasonal tasks such as mulching flower beds or leaf removal ensuring landscapes looked well-kept yearround.

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Attention to detail
  • Waste reduction
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Ordering supplies
  • Vendor relations
  • Health code compliance
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Supply ordering
  • Menu development
  • Order delivery practices
  • Food plating and presentation
  • High volume dining
  • Recipe creation
  • Quality assurance
  • Cost controls
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

The Town Tavern
08.2023 - Current

Short Order Cook

Query Ridge
04.2018 - 11.2021

Banquet Cook

My Fathers House Retreat Center
06.2011 - 02.2017

Landscape Groundskeeper

My Fathers House Retreat Center
03.2010 - 02.2017

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