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Kyli Turner

Springfield,MO

Summary

Adaptable and enterprising Kitchen Manager with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Diligent Food Preparation Worker helping serve up high quality meals through fine attention to detail and proactive customer service. Skilled at inventory management and restocking to keep food items fresh and readily accessible for cooking. Enforces strict sanitation practices to meet regulatory compliance standards. Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Enthusiastic Kitchen Manager eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of how a kitchen works and training in for success. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the food industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Lead

Bigshots Golf
Springfield , MO
04.2021 - Current
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Wiped down counters using sanitizing spray to prevent cross-contamination among food items.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.

Kitchen Manager

Cedars West
Springfield, MO
05.2016 - 12.2020
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
  • Increased kitchen efficiency 25% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures

Education

GED -

Pass Program
Higginsville Mo
04.2013

Skills

  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Order delivery practices
  • Safe food handling
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Staff Management
  • Order accuracy

Timeline

Kitchen Lead

Bigshots Golf
04.2021 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Cedars West
05.2016 - 12.2020

GED -

Pass Program
Kyli Turner