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Kevin Kowalczyk

Southgate,MI

Summary

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

The Whitney
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.

Kitchen Manager

Mission BBQ
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage 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.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.

Worker

Cooks Renovation
04.2015 - 09.2017

Installed new toilets and sinks in house remodeling.


Basic house hold maintenance.

Worker

Eco Coatings
06.2010 - 06.2013

Basic household repairs.

Indoor painting.

Installing toilets, sinks, and counter tops.

Education

Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park, MI

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Installing new sinks, toilets, and counter tops
  • Garbage disposal repair/replacement

Timeline

Sous Chef

The Whitney
09.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Mission BBQ
02.2019 - 09.2024

Worker

Cooks Renovation
04.2015 - 09.2017

Worker

Eco Coatings
06.2010 - 06.2013

Lincoln Park High School