NICHOLAS CARTER
Lagrange,GA
Summary
Dedicated Lead Chef skilled in kitchen management, team development, and food safety standards. Proven ability to enhance resident satisfaction through seasonal menu development and effective inventory control.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chef
Twin Fountains Nursing Home
10.2023 - 08.2026
- Directed daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented seasonal menus to enhance resident satisfaction and nutritional value.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and teamwork.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply usage while minimizing waste.
- Managed inventory control systems to reduce waste and maintain optimal stock levels for daily operations.
Chef
Brian Center Health Care &Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Prepared balanced meals adhering to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Coordinated kitchen operations to ensure timely meal service and quality standards.
- Managed food inventory, reducing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and food preparation techniques.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Reduced food waste significantly, introducing composting program and revising portion sizes.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and quality control protocols.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Implemented scheduling systems to enhance staff productivity and improve shift coverage.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy
La Grange, GA05-2020
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety standards
- Team management
- Purchasing
- Cost management
- Cost control
- Ingredient selection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
Servsafe Certificate Expires: 8/2031
Timeline
Lead Chef
Twin Fountains Nursing Home
10.2023 - 08.2026
Chef
Brian Center Health Care &Rehabilitation
03.2020 - 09.2023
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
04.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Academy