Kyle Coffey
Sonoma,CA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Pacific Connection Catering
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2003 - Current
- Developed and executed innovative menu items to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients within budget constraints.
- Oversaw inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock control measures.
- Implemented quality control procedures to maintain consistency in food presentation and taste.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall guest relations and feedback scores.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
Shipping Department Manager
Coliape Designs
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Supervised daily shipping operations, ensuring timely dispatch of products.
- Coordinated with logistics providers to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and best practices in shipping procedures.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce discrepancies in shipments.
- Experience with Shipworks software, zebra printers, usb digital scales and UPC readers.
Education
Culinary Arts Certification/ Baking And Pastry Cer - Culinary Arts
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA10.2006
Skills
Strong costumer service
Versed in multiple culinary disciplines ( cooking, baking, soups stocks and sauces, meat fish poultry fabrication, cold kitchen preparations)
Able to coordinate and lead a team
Certified food service manager
Fast learner and self starter with attention to details
Able to work under pressure within tight time constraints
Write costumer proposals and run large events
Eager to learn and execute new tasks
Timeline
Shipping Department Manager
Coliape Designs
02.2019 - 07.2022
Chef
Pacific Connection Catering
02.2003 - Current
Culinary Arts Certification/ Baking And Pastry Cer - Culinary Arts
Santa Rosa Junior College