Kyle Kulka
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Adept Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at The Funky Pelican, enhancing kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing staff schedules. Skilled in multitasking, organization, and fostering a culture of teamwork. Demonstrated excellence in food safety and staff supervision, consistently exceeding health inspection standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Funky Pelican
07.2021 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
Line Cook
D.B.pickles
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Education
Deploma - General Studies
Dover Jr. Sr. High School
Dover Plains, NY06.1992
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Control
- Attention to Detail
- Waste Reduction
- Problem-Solving
- Safe Food Handling
- Ordering Supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Funky Pelican
07.2021 - 08.2024
Line Cook
D.B.pickles
10.2018 - 07.2021
Deploma - General Studies
Dover Jr. Sr. High School
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