Lorenzo Yazzie
FLAGSTAFF,AZ
Summary
Proactive Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook and General Manager with extensive experience managing kitchen operations and team dynamics. Proven success in maximizing customer satisfaction, maintaining safety standards, and boosting productivity. Strong skills in budget management, staff training, and fostering positive work environments, seeking new challenges to advance career. Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Satchmo's Barbecue Restaurant
05.2020 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
General Manager
Route 66 Dog Haus
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, AZ05.2003
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food Preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Knife Skills
Timeline
Line Cook/Kitchen Prep Cook
Satchmo's Barbecue Restaurant
05.2020 - 01.2021
General Manager
Route 66 Dog Haus
01.2019 - 01.2020
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Arizona Culinary Institute
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