Paul Hartley
Spencer,NC
Summary
Versatile and dynamic, with a proven track record at Trinity Oaks Retirement Community, enhancing kitchen operations and staff performance. Expert in kitchen staff coordination and problem-solving, achieving significant improvements in food quality and service efficiency. Demonstrates strong purchasing acumen and staff coaching, ensuring high standards in health and safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kichen Manager
Shug's at Brooklyn South Square
04.2022 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients and products with reasonable prices.
Executive Chef Manager
Trinity Oaks Retirement Community
01.2020 - 03.2023
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
Kitchen Shift Lead
Go Burrito
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Flooring Installer
Carpet Connection
10.2013 - 05.2018
- Cut and trimmed flooring to fit around obstacles and within tight spaces.
- Formed tight and secure joints by removing excess materials and connecting individual pieces.
- Operated hand tools and machines to cut material and achieve proper fit around obstructions.
- Operated sit-down forklift to unload and load carpet rolls and flooring skids into work vans.
- Readied surfaces to accept coverings by sweeping away materials, correcting flows and applying special treatments.
- Assessed high-traffic areas and planned flooring layout and seam placement to suit expected traffic patterns.
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
USAF
08.2007 - 09.2013
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2011
Skills
- Employee monitoring
- Purchasing
- Scheduling
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Menu development
- First aid
- Problem-solving
- Staff coaching
- Catering coordination
- Health inspections
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Kichen Manager
Shug's at Brooklyn South Square
04.2022 - Current
Executive Chef Manager
Trinity Oaks Retirement Community
01.2020 - 03.2023
Kitchen Shift Lead
Go Burrito
05.2018 - 01.2020
Flooring Installer
Carpet Connection
10.2013 - 05.2018
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
USAF
08.2007 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament
Community College of The Air Force
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