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Kevin McDowell

Bakersfield ,CA

Summary

Worked my way up from Line Cook to Executive Sous Chef at P.F. Chang’s, gaining extensive experience in high-volume kitchen operations, team leadership, menu execution, and cost control while ensuring consistent quality and guest satisfaction; excelling in kitchen management and food presentation. Skilled in training new employees and reducing waste, I foster collaboration among team members to enhance operational efficiency and uphold sanitation standards. Committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

P.F. Chang's Bistro
Bakersfield CA
07.2021 - 08.2025
  • Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels and minimizing waste.
  • Helped train new team members on kitchen procedures and best practices.
  • Maintained high standards of food presentation by supervising plating techniques during service hours.

Driver

Junk King Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Operated Junk King vehicles to ensure timely collection and disposal of unwanted items.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading materials while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to address inquiries and provide service updates.

Sales Associate

Old Navy
Bakersfield, CA
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product recommendations and enhancing shopping experience.
  • Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions and managing customer payments accurately.

Security Officer

Transwest Security
Bakersfield, CA
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Conducted regular patrols to deter and detect suspicious activities.
  • Monitored property to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.

Roustabout Hand

Kenna Construction
Keene, CA
02.2019 - 10.2019

• Clearing out job sites

• Paving

• Demo work

• General gardening work

• Digging trenches

• Loading and unloading of building materials

Education

Garces Memorial High School
Bakersfield, CA
2017

Skills

  • Kitchen management
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food preparation and presentation
  • Waste reduction
  • New employee training
  • Inventory management
  • Manager collaboration

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification
  • Food Handler Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • ServSafe
  • Driver's License
  • First Aid Certification
  • Guard Card

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Driver

Junk King Bakersfield
10.2022 - 04.2023

Executive Sous Chef

P.F. Chang's Bistro
07.2021 - 08.2025

Sales Associate

Old Navy
05.2021 - 08.2021

Security Officer

Transwest Security
10.2019 - 02.2021

Roustabout Hand

Kenna Construction
02.2019 - 10.2019

Garces Memorial High School
Kevin McDowell