To further my knowledge in the industry and hone my skills towards becoming a Sous Chef. Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Compass Group USA
, CA
Apr.2022 - Jun.2022
Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
Mar Vista , CA
10.2021 - 03.2022
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
CHEF DE PARTIE
THE TASTING KITCHEN
11.2018 - 03.2020
Managed brunch grill, grill and cold ap stations
Ensured station was prepped and fully stocked in time for service
Prepared, cooked and presented menu items in compliance with the restaurant's standard
Trained and developed new brunch grill, grill and cold ap cooks in accordance with company policies and procedures
Established and maintained a profession and mature work environment.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
LEAD LINE COOK
/ NIGHTHAWK, BREAKFAST BAR
06.2018 - 11.2018
Supervised, trained and developed team members in accordance with company policies and procedures
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations
Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products
Ensured that food was served to guests at the proper temperature by bringing it to the table immediately
Emptied and maintained trashcans and outdoor dumpster area
Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well stocked inventory
Stocked and maintained cleanliness of stations
Completed finishing touches such as garnishes on dishes before final delivery
Established and maintained a positive work environment
Food and beverage pairings
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
COOK / BURGER LOUNGE
LINE
05.2017 - 08.2017
Liquor and smoking laws
familiarity
Problem-solving
Managing changing
priorities
Signature dish creation, Handled portion control activities according to specified
instructions provided by the chef
Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for
frying purposes
Checked each food item to ensure that it was fresh and
provided feedback to kitchen supervisor in cases where
freshness was an issue
Packaged and labeled products
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with
recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines.
LINE COOK / JACKSON’S FOOD AND DRINK
01.2017 - 06.2017
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with
recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with
planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature
control procedures and facility policies
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and
surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross
contamination
Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation
and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
Enhanced and maintained the central standardized recipe
and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost
information.