Korey Taylor
Spencer,IA
Summary
Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices. Background includes improving performance, reducing costs and eliminating waste to maximize profitability of food service operations. Strategic planner with superior communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Yona Solutions @ McCormicks Creek Rehab
Spencer, IN
10.2020 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Legacy Chef
Trilogy @ HEarthstone
Bloomington, IN
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef
Garden Villa
Bloomington, IN
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Cook
Olive Garden
Bloomington, IN
07.2018 - 02.2019
Grill Cook
Outback Steak House
Bloomington, IN
05.2017 - 06.2018
Education
Certified Dietary Manager Course
University of South Dakota
OnlineAssociate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management
Augusta Escoffier
Bolder Colardo07.2020
Associate of Science - Network Administration And Operation
General Dynamics Warnet Academy
Ft. Gordon, GA08.2011
Skills
- Anticipating Problems
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Relationship Building
- Back of House Management
- Inventory Management
- Labor and Overhead Cost Estimation
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Service Delivery Management
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Training and Onboarding
- Delegating Assignments and Tasks
- Investigating Complaints
- Scheduling Staff
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- Freemason
- Veteran
Timeline
Food Service Director
Yona Solutions @ McCormicks Creek Rehab
10.2020 - Current
Legacy Chef
Trilogy @ HEarthstone
02.2020 - 10.2021
Chef
Garden Villa
02.2019 - 01.2021
Cook
Olive Garden
07.2018 - 02.2019
Grill Cook
Outback Steak House
05.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Dietary Manager Course
University of South Dakota
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts And Kitchen Management
Augusta Escoffier
Associate of Science - Network Administration And Operation
General Dynamics Warnet Academy
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