Experienced kitchen lead with a strong desire to change industries. Looking for a new and more challenging opportunity willing to train. Excited to learn new machines and skills.
Work History
Kitchen Lead
4 Years 5 Months
David Alan Alan's | 03.2022 - Current
Train new employees on food safety, food prep, new equipment, and help to make sure everyone is on task
Ensure compliance with health code and OSHA
Offer suggestions on how to improve workflow and final product quality
Restock and put away truck deliveries
Order from our distributors when managers and owners are unable
Work effectively in a high-stress, hot environment
Communicate with my coworkers to solve new problems
Help ensure only quality products get served
Managed kitchen operations during opening and closing shifts
Worked overtime to support team needs as needed
Come in to help when off if necessary
Line Cook
3 Months
Kelly's Bleachers | 10.2021 - 01.2022
Prep and cook entire menu
Help train newer people on food and ingredient prep
Restock and put away truck deliveries
Run food out to customers if no one else is available
suggested new food items and ways to be more efficient
Q/A
3 Months
Chili's Bar and Grill | 06.2021 - 09.2021
Ensure quality food is being served to customers
Putting final order together to bring to the customer
Restock kitchen with plates, bowls, ice, etc.
Education
High School Diploma
Mukwonago High School | Mukwonago, WI | 2021
Completed Calculus A/B
Certificate of Merit & partial scholarship from the Yacht Club
Participated in Track & Field and German Club
Received an A in 4 different woodworking classes along with several more STEM classes
Skills
Food safety
Kitchen management
Equipment operation
Quality assurance & attention to detail
Team leadership & employee training
Multitasking and organization
Problem solving
Effective communication
Time & stress management
Waste reduction
Shift coverage
Work in an environment with high variation in temperature and humidity