Hi, I’m
Kevin McShane
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Multidisciplinary caterer with advanced competencies comprised of culinary creations, personnel supervision and event management. Adept at project planning and client engagement in development of creative and successful event presentations. Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD
Caterer
11.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
- Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Transported meal and beverage trays from kitchen and bar areas to serve guest tables.
- Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
- Communicated with event coordinators and facility management to obtain appropriate catering accommodations.
- Created numerous appetizer, entree and dessert options to enable creation of customized menus.
- Researched menu options for customers with food allergies or special dietary preferences to accommodate varied dietary needs.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Offered vegetarian versions of frequently ordered entrees to appeal to health conscious customers.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food for breakfast and lunch for hospital staff.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs and serve hospital staff.
- Memorized barista recipes (Caribou and Starbucks) for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Education
Washington High SchoolSioux Falls
High School Diploma
06.2009
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Dietary Restrictions
- Weighing and Measuring
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Guest Interaction
- Salad Bar and Buffet Maintenance
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Food Storage Safety
- Restaurant Operation
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Event Management
- Vendor Relationships
- Supply Estimates
- Operational Oversight
Timeline
Caterer
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
11.2019 - Current
Washington High School
High School Diploma
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