Khalif Jones
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Flying Pig
Blackwood, New Jersey
06.2026 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling at a busy restaurant.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were consistently met in the kitchen.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain quality and presentation standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality food production standards.
- Developed new recipes and improved existing ones to enhance menu offerings.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
Kitchen Manager
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
Deford, NJ
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling at a busy restaurant.
- Ensured food safety and sanitation standards were consistently met in the kitchen.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain quality and presentation standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures and menu items effectively.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Coordinated inventory management, including ordering supplies and tracking stock levels.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Food safety
- Quality assurance
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Flying Pig
06.2026 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Bonefish Grill Restaurants
08.2022 - 11.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Camden County College