Someka Cole
Jennings
Summary
Experienced Kitchen Manager at Aramark, focused on food safety and effective staff training. Successfully reduced food waste and increased kitchen efficiency via optimized inventory management and teamwork. Strong commitment to customer service and maintaining a supportive workplace culture.
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Aramark
12.2015 - 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.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
- Resolved conflicts within kitchen team promptly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Created diverse and appealing menu, catering to wide range of dietary preferences and allergies.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery during peak hours.
Shift Manager
KFC Long John Silver
06.2010 - 08.2014
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, ensuring the safety of both customers and employees during critical incidents.
- Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
Education
General Studies
Lowndes High School
Valdosta, GA06.1996
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Inventory coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Goal setting
- Order delivery practices
- Employee scheduling
- High volume dining
- ServSafe certification
- Shift scheduling
- Flexible schedule
- New employee recruitment
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Sales projections
- Recruitment and hiring
- Team building
- Leadership development
- First aid
- Food cost analysis
- Employee supervision
- Training and onboarding
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Aramark
12.2015 - Current
Shift Manager
KFC Long John Silver
06.2010 - 08.2014
General Studies
Lowndes High School
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