Camecia Walker
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Successful at keeping kitchen operations moving quickly and accurately to produce high-quality, attractive dishes that meet guest and business demands. Knowledgeable about labor and inventory controls, recipe development and menu planning. Serv Safe certified.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Merani Hotel Group
Niagara Falls, NY
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw and optimized work of craftsmen performing high-quality, precision work.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Line Cook
Tony Roma's Restaurant
Niagara Falls, NY
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Managed relationships and negotiating prices with vendors for ingredients and equipment.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
- Checked meat temperatures prior to plating and serving dishes, upholding strict standards for food safety and preparation.
- Adapted meals based on FOH tickets while maintaining accuracy and speed of preparation.
Line Cook
Friday's Restaurant
Niagara Falls, NY
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Lead
Joe's Crab Shack
Amherst, NY
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared average of 40 to 60 orders each shift.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NYHigh School Diploma -
Niagara Falls High School
Niagara Falls, NY06.1991
Skills
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Task Delegation
- Inventory Control
- Work Station Assignments
- Food Portion Specification
- Critical Thinking
- Ingredient Estimation
- Special Menu Planning
- Disciplinary Write-ups
- Supplies Purchasing
- Menu Planning
Timeline
Supervisor
Merani Hotel Group
04.2021 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Tony Roma's Restaurant
07.2018 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Friday's Restaurant
07.2016 - 08.2018
Line Lead
Joe's Crab Shack
05.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts -
Niagara County Community College
High School Diploma -
Niagara Falls High School