Kimberly Stafford
Taylor
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Jordan School District, excelling in food safety and inventory management. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing team collaboration, while consistently achieving compliance with health codes. Skilled in staff training and menu development, fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency in kitchen operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Jordan School District
01.2007 - Current
- 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.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, addressing any skill gaps or growth opportunities through ongoing training initiatives.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling.
- Streamlined kitchen operations through regular equipment maintenance checks, minimizing downtime due to malfunctions or repairs.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Clerk/Typist
Jordan School District
02.2014 - 03.2021
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.
- Provided exceptional support to senior staff members, handling complex clerical tasks as needed to ensure smooth operations within the department.
- Improved document organization by efficiently managing electronic and paper filing systems.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely deliveries and addressing any issues or discrepancies that arose during transactions.
- Ensured timely delivery of correspondence by managing outgoing mail, reducing delays in communication with clients and partners.
- Collaborated with colleagues on cross-functional projects, providing valuable input on process improvements for increased efficiency.
- Reduced errors in data entry by consistently double-checking inputted information and correcting discrepancies before submission.
- Supported team members by promptly completing typing tasks, contributing to overall project success.
Education
High School Diploma -
Murray High School
Murray, UTSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Recipes and menu planning
- Supply ordering
- Order accuracy
- Food and beverage management
- Inventory coordination
- Menu development
- ServSafe certification
- Staff coaching
- Health inspections
- New employee recruitment
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
I have received awards and been on the news for creating a Vegetarian Menu.
I volunteer for girls on the runs to teach girls self esteem to run a 5 k
Certification
serv safe
registered Manager
OUTSTANDING EDUCATION SUPPORT PROF AWARD
I created a menu for kids who don't eat meat.
I noticed a big part of our school was not eating because of religious reasons so i created a meatless option
Timeline
Clerk/Typist
Jordan School District
02.2014 - 03.2021
Kitchen Manager
Jordan School District
01.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Murray High School