Nanette Tate
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bainbridge Island School District
Bainbridge Island , WA
1999.10 - 2024.07
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests at all times.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before authorizing payment transactions.
- Assisted in developing menus according to seasonal availability of ingredients as well as customer preferences.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Planned kitchen staff schedules to maximize coverage and encourage collaboration.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA2002-07
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Workflow Planning
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Quality Assurance
- Staff Supervision
- Inventory Management
- Product Rotation
- Menu development
- Strategic Planning
- Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
- Food Preparation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Waste Reduction
- ServSafe Certification
- Cleaning and sanitation
- First aid knowledge
- Sanitation Standards
Custom
- Attended Foodservice Conferences every year to learn more about my industry, to gain more knowledge, and to be more efficient.
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bainbridge Island School District
1999.10 - 2024.07
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Olympic College
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