Lori Kratzke
Woodbury,MN
Summary
Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Angelinas Kitchen
02.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
Education
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Lakewood Community College
05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN05.1984
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Staff Training and Development
- Kitchen Management
- Inventory Control
- Attention to Detail
- Waste Reduction
- Problem-Solving
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering Supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff Management
- Vendor Relations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Sanitation Standards
- Health Code Compliance
- Food production management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Product Rotation
- Order Accuracy
- Supply Ordering
- Food and Beverage Management
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Food Safety Compliance
- Inventory Coordination
- Menu development
- Order delivery practices
- Food plating and presentation
- Productivity Improvement
- Staff Coaching
- ServSafe Certification
- Health Inspections
- Expediting Orders
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Sanitation
- Purchasing
- Recipe creation
- Quality Assurance
- Cost controls
- First aid knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Performance Improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Leadership
- Catering Services
- Managing Deliveries
- Portion Control
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Angelinas Kitchen
02.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
Lakewood Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Cloud State University
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