Dynamic Kitchen Lead with a proven track record at Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Enhanced food quality compliance and reduced inventory waste, fostering a collaborative environment that boosted team morale. Skilled in multitasking and equipment maintenance, consistently achieving rapid service during peak hours.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
11.2013 - 11.2023
Kitchen Lead:
Trained new team members in food safety and kitchen procedures.
Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
Monitored food quality standards and ensured compliance with health regulations.
Coordinated with front-of-house staff to streamline order fulfillment process.
Led team meetings to discuss menu changes and enhance customer service strategies.
Fostered a collaborative work environment that improved team morale and productivity.
Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
Observed inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours, or special events.
Management:
Managed inventory, reducing waste through effective implementation of cost-saving measures in food preparation processes, optimizing budget utilization.
Conducted daily checks of food temperatures, as well as refrigerators and freezers, to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
Oversaw the balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited the establishment's earnings to the bank.
Created a positive dining atmosphere by regularly interacting with guests to ensure a pleasant experience.