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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, NY

Timeline

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

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