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Ouida Thomas

Arlington,TX

Summary

Hardworking Sous Chef bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Well versed in Food costs, labor control, ordering, scheduling and management of Back of House and Front of house.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Sports and Social in Texas Live!
Arlington, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.

  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.


  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
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  • Performed as head chef to maintain team productivity and restaurant quality.

  • Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
  • Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.

Cook

Texas Live!
Arlington, TX
02.2020 - 08.2021
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Fluent is all stations. Including fry, pantry,saute, grill and expo. With prep knowledge.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.

Lead Cook

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Arlington, TX
06.2016 - 02.2020

Ensure Customers receive great tasting food in a timely manner.Fluent in prep as well as the entire kitchen.

cook, expo, server

Red Robin
Albuquerque, NM
10.2014 - 05.2016
CLC for Front of house and Back of house. Inventory every monday. In charge of making training packets and orientation for every new hire.   Employee of the month of September 2015.

Cook, cashier, expo

Frontier Restaurant
Albuquerque, NM
03.2007 - 02.2014
Started as a cashier and worked my way to kitchen within 3 months. fluent in all stages of the kitchen and expo.

Medical Assistant

Dr Baird
Albuquerque, NM
10.2004 - 09.2005

took vitals and dispensed prescriptions and shots

Concessions Manager

Cinemark Rio 24
Albuquerque, NM
01.2000 - 07.2004
Provided onsite training.
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory. Incharge of a group of people in a high passed environment.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Menaul School
1998

liberal arts

The University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Science

CNM
2014

Skills

  • Training and development
  • Quick learner
  • Proficiency in front of house and back of house
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Takes charge and gets results
  • Takes constructive criticism and uses to improve self
  • Works well with others
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Cost Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Ordering and Requisitions
  • Kitchen Management
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Positive and professional

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sous Chef

Sports and Social in Texas Live!
08.2021 - Current

Cook

Texas Live!
02.2020 - 08.2021

Lead Cook

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
06.2016 - 02.2020

cook, expo, server

Red Robin
10.2014 - 05.2016

Cook, cashier, expo

Frontier Restaurant
03.2007 - 02.2014

Medical Assistant

Dr Baird
10.2004 - 09.2005

Concessions Manager

Cinemark Rio 24
01.2000 - 07.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

Menaul School

liberal arts

The University of New Mexico

Associate of Arts - Pre-Health Science

CNM
Ouida Thomas