Nicole Wheeler
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service. Skilled Kitchen Manager knowledgeable about best practices, safe food handling and inventory management. Talented kitchen leader offer over 20 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills. Adaptable and enterprising. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Ambitious manager with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with 50+ patrons.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
08.2003 - Current
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses. Maintained budgets and provide financial reports/transactions
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices. Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines. Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Supervise, train, assign duties, schedule hours for staff
- Participated in hiring firing and interviewing of staff, Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Coordinate, plan and prep daily meal including many dietary needs
- Manage inventory, ordering and delivery of food and beverages, equipment, and supplies
- Coordinate, plan and manage special events during and after working hours including weekends. Oversee and help with food preparation and ensure there is easy access to meals served for 50+ patrons 3 times a day.
- Attended classes on special dietary needs and food allergies
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality or service
- Manage and order cleaning and household supplies for the housing facility
Education
Lincoln Northeast High School
Lincoln, NESkills
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Kitchen Management
- Great repour with sorority residents and patrons of the kitchen
- Research and create menus
- Provided cooking classes and provisions for food allergies
- Organized detail oriented
- leadership skills in creating a productive work environment
- Motivational Style
- Problem-Solving
- Order Delivery Practices/Vendor Relationship Management
- Staff Management/Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
08.2003 - Current
Lincoln Northeast High School
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