Keith Rowe
LYCOMING COLLEGE
Williamsport,PA
27
years of professional experience
Dynamic kitchen professional with a proven track record at Wolf Rd Diner, excelling in customer satisfaction and kitchen safety. Expert in breakfast cooking and inventory management, consistently enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality dishes while fostering a positive work environment.
Work History
Breakfast Cook
11 Years 1 Month- Prepared breakfast items according to standardized recipes and campus dining quality guidelines.
- Operated griddles, ovens, and kitchen equipment safely during early meal service.
- Maintained clean prep areas, utensils, and cooking stations to support food safety compliance.
- Restocked ingredients and supplies to keep breakfast service running smoothly.
- Monitored food temperatures and product freshness throughout meal preparation.
- Assisted with portioning, plating, and timely presentation of breakfast offerings.
- Followed sanitation procedures and college dining protocols during food handling tasks.
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Kitchen Manager
15 Years 3 Months- Directed daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and service consistency.
- Supervised line cooks and prep staff, reinforcing sanitation and safety standards.
- Coordinated inventory control, ordering, and storage to reduce waste and shortages.
- Scheduled kitchen coverage, balancing labor needs with peak diner traffic.
- Trained staff on menu preparation, portioning, and ticket execution.
- Monitored equipment condition and arranged timely repairs to avoid service interruptions.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to streamline communication and improve order flow.
- Enforced health code compliance through routine inspections and corrective action.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- 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.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer satisfaction
Server communication
Safe food storage
Espresso machine operation
Kitchen communication
Ingredient preparation
Supply restocking
Equipment preparation
Order management
Muffin baking
Omelette making finesse
Kitchen inventory monitoring
Breakfast cooking
Kitchen safety and sanitation
Teamwork and collaboration
Teamwork
Timeline
Breakfast Cook
LYCOMING COLLEGE
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Kitchen Manager
Wolf Rd Diner
04.2000 - 07.2015Read More
Shenendehowa
High School Diploma
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