Kenneth Thompson
New York,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Wonder
New York, NY
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Chef Manager
Compass Group LLC, Canteen
The Bronx, NY
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Managed staff of 40, prepared entrees from scratch for corporate setting
Food Service Director
Harborview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Brooklyn, NY
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Managed food service sales, costs, and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Oversaw operations for high-volume facility managing daily meals.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
- Managed Kosher kitchen, familiar about the dietary laws.
- Managed union staff.
Lead Cook
Village Care Rehabilitation and Nursing
New York, NY
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Followed all food safety and sanitary guidelines to comply with local and state regulations.
- Controlled and directed the food preparation process.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Worked closely with union staff
Chef, Manager
Whose Catering
The Bronx, NY
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Managed kitchen staff team of 30 and assigned various stages of food production.
- Prepared food items, following recipes to cut, chop and combine ingredients in correct amounts and with proper technique, cooking to perfection.
- Prepared dishes for catering events or during high-volume shifts.
- Batch cooking, covers of 5k-20k daily
General Manager, Executive Chef
BK Chicken and Waffles Downtown
Hartford, CT
12.2015 - 10.2019
- Evaluated operational trends and made proactive strategy adjustments to maintain alignment between performance and objectives.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
Education
Serv Safe Certfication, NYC Food Handlers
New York, NYTimeline
Kitchen Manager
Wonder
07.2023 - 04.2024
Food Service Director
Harborview Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
07.2020 - 07.2021
Chef Manager
Compass Group LLC, Canteen
05.2020 - 09.2023
Lead Cook
Village Care Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2020 - 05.2020
Chef, Manager
Whose Catering
10.2019 - 05.2020
General Manager, Executive Chef
BK Chicken and Waffles Downtown
12.2015 - 10.2019
Serv Safe Certfication, NYC Food Handlers