Kenneth Romo
Palmdale,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Ziv
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Cooker Operator
Sunderstorm Llc
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Used scales and containers to accurately measure and weigh raw ingredients prior to mixing and blending.
- Loaded raw products into machinery and removed, inspected and packaged final products for customers.
- Upheld health and safety standards by maintaining clean equipment and workspaces.
General Manager
R K Catering
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Chef Manager
Steve’s Bar B Q
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef Manager
Moa Kitchen
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Chef Manager
Mono Kitchen
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
North Hollywood, CA07.2015
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
California School of Culinary Arts
Pasadena, CA02.2001
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Safe Food Handling
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering and Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Ziv
09.2021 - 11.2022
Cooker Operator
Sunderstorm Llc
05.2020 - 07.2021
General Manager
R K Catering
06.2018 - 03.2020
Chef Manager
Steve’s Bar B Q
01.2016 - 05.2018
Chef Manager
Moa Kitchen
01.2014 - 12.2015
Chef Manager
Mono Kitchen
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor Of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
The Art Institute of Los Angeles
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
California School of Culinary Arts
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