Kimaya Conway
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enterprising Chef Manager with a background in supply ordering, inventory oversight, and effective staff mentoring. Collaborative with a great team player mentality. Organized individual with a strong desire to work in high-volume environments. Supervising large kitchens with tact and poise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Coordinator
Fangoria Magazine
Los Angeles, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Processed invoices for payment after completion of each event.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Oversaw the setup of catering areas including tables, chairs, linens, décor.
- Maintained an inventory of all catering equipment and supplies.
- Generated weekly reports summarizing upcoming events, staffing needs, menu items.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Monitored food preparation activities to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Server
Home At Last CDC
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Satisfied clients by topping off drinks and offering condiments, napkins and other items.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about daily menu.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
Chef Helper
Mama Sue's Kitchen
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Stocked food items into refrigerators or freezers as needed.
- Organized all kitchen supplies including ingredients, cookware, tools, equipment and storage containers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Transported prepared food from kitchen to serving areas using carts or trays.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Operated commercial dishwashers to wash dishes quickly while ensuring sanitary conditions.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
- Tested recipes to meet company's standards for flavor, appearance and texture.
- Purchased and stored ingredients and food supplies, keeping enough goods on hand to meet daily demands.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA06-2023
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Menu Coordination
- Venue Management
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Order Processing
- Time Management
- Event Planning
- Sanitation Procedures
- Quality Control
- Expense Tracking
Timeline
Server
Home At Last CDC
02.2023 - 11.2023
Catering Coordinator
Fangoria Magazine
11.2021 - Current
Chef Helper
Mama Sue's Kitchen
09.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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