Patrick Reavis
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Sweet N Savory
Wilmington, NC
05.2021 - Current
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Butcher
Food Lion
Wilmington, NC
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Organized and maintained inventory of fresh, frozen, and cured meats.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas to maintain health standards.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
Kitchen Manager
Jackie's American Grille
Emerald Isle, NC
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Monitored sanitation practices to ensure that all employees adhere to health department regulations.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
Kitchen Manager
Nicky's of Swansboro
Swansboro, NC
02.2008 - 02.2014
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff members based on anticipated business volume.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Swansboro High School
Swansboro, NC06-2008
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Schedule implementation
- Staff Coordination
- Kitchen operations management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Relations
Certification
- ServSafe Certified 2024
Timeline
Chef
Sweet N Savory
05.2021 - Current
Butcher
Food Lion
12.2019 - 06.2021
Kitchen Manager
Jackie's American Grille
03.2013 - 11.2019
Kitchen Manager
Nicky's of Swansboro
02.2008 - 02.2014
- ServSafe Certified 2024
High School Diploma -
Swansboro High School
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