Manuel DeLeon
Rochester,NY
Summary
Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Castaways On The Lake
Webster, NY
03.2013 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff during meal preparation and service shifts.
- Coordinated food inventory management to ensure freshness and availability.
- Trained new cooks on safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing input on seasonal ingredients.
- Implemented cooking procedures to enhance food quality and presentation.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff for seamless service flow.
- Resolved customer complaints related to food service promptly and professionally.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Performed regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Monitored food preparation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Developed strategies to reduce waste and increase efficiency within the kitchen.
- Coordinated with other departments such as front-of-house or catering services when needed.
- Assisted in developing new menu items based on customer feedback.
Education
GED
Rochester, NYSkills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Castaways On The Lake
03.2013 - Current
GED