Kevon Halbert
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Kitchen Manager at Olive Garden, adept in staff training and development, and inventory management. Excelled in reducing food waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency. Proven track record in fostering teamwork, with a keen focus on maintaining high sanitation standards. Achieved significant improvements in food safety and customer satisfaction, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.
I am a leader in high-stakes environments, I significantly enhanced cleanliness and efficiency at F.I.C American, mastering inventory control and staff supervision. My adeptness in food safety and customer service drove substantial improvements in health inspections and customer satisfaction, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical for operational excellence.
Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Crew Member
F.I.C American
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Maintained neat, clean and sanitized work areas.
- Followed company and OSHA safety protocols for handling and disposing of hazardous materials.
- Reduced the risk of cross-contamination by properly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, surfaces, and utensils.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
- Collected, sorted, and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
Janitor
Bloomer Chocolate Company
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Shift Leader
KFC Restaurant
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Kitchen Manager
Olive Garden
04.2023 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
N/A -
Roberto Clemente
Chicago, IL06.2011
Skills
Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- Concrete Finishing Certification - American Concrete Institute (ACI).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St. John Ambulance.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Olive Garden
04.2023 - 07.2024
Shift Leader
KFC Restaurant
10.2018 - 06.2021
Janitor
Bloomer Chocolate Company
02.2017 - 05.2018
Sanitation Crew Member
F.I.C American
04.2011 - 11.2014
N/A -
Roberto Clemente
- Concrete Finishing Certification - American Concrete Institute (ACI).
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St. John Ambulance.
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