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Mason Opperman

Roanoke,VA

Summary

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

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Rainbowls Inc.
08.2023 - Current
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Created new recipes and updated existing ones to reflect changing trends and customer preferences.

Kitchen Prep Cook

Rainbowls Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.

Kitchen Staff Member

Local Roots Restaurant
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.

Produce Associate

Kroger
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Stocked fruits and vegetables and removed old or poor quality products.
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
  • Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
  • Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.

Kitchen Helper

Kabukijapaneserestaurants
08.2018 - 12.2018
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Roanoke, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Inspection and Observation
  • Shipment Preparation
  • Room Preparation
  • Meat Preparation
  • Cutting Meat
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Order Accuracy
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Employee Development

Timeline

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Rainbowls Inc.
08.2023 - Current

Kitchen Prep Cook

Rainbowls Inc.
09.2020 - 07.2023

Kitchen Staff Member

Local Roots Restaurant
11.2019 - 07.2020

Produce Associate

Kroger
02.2019 - 07.2019

Kitchen Helper

Kabukijapaneserestaurants
08.2018 - 12.2018

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Virginia Western Community College

High School Diploma -

Patrick Henry High School
Mason Opperman