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Leo Mawson

Spokane,WA

Summary

Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over Number 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Smackys On Broadway
Spokane Valley, WA
12.2007 - 11.2023
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.

Lone Cook

Swinging Doors
Spokane, WA
06.2004 - 08.2007
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Onion Bar & Grill
Spokane, WA
05.1994 - 06.2004
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

Education

John R Rogers High School
Spokane, WA

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Food Item Purchasing
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Kitchen Scheduling
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Order Accuracy
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Cleaning and Sanitation

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Smackys On Broadway
12.2007 - 11.2023

Lone Cook

Swinging Doors
06.2004 - 08.2007

Assistant Kitchen Manager

The Onion Bar & Grill
05.1994 - 06.2004

John R Rogers High School

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