Lashondra Mosaati
Oakley,CA
Summary
I'm a dedicated worker offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Thai torsap kitchen
Walnut Creek, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with line cooks while providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Assisted restaurant in meeting financial targets by achieving food quality objectives.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency throughout the kitchen.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through observation of job duties during shifts.
Kitchen Line Lead
P.F Changs
Walnut Creek, CA
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Created new dishes by combining ingredients in accordance with customer preferences.
- Checked quality of raw materials prior to use in order to maintain high standards of product presentation.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Maintained a clean work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff when necessary regarding timing of meals during service hours.
Education
Hospitality Management -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CASkills
- Supply Ordering
- Purchasing
- Kitchen Management
- Workflow Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Recruitment
- Staff Training and Development
- Problem-Solving
- BOH Operations
- High-Volume Dining
- ServSafe Certification
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Thai torsap kitchen
07.2023 - Current
Kitchen Line Lead
P.F Changs
05.2021 - 07.2023
Hospitality Management -
Diablo Valley College