Paul Latimer
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Productive Kitchen Manager focused on high-quality, cost-effective ingredients and providing speedy, quality service. Customer-oriented leader with high level of stamina and excellent relationship-building capabilities. Versed in employee scheduling, inventory management and crew leadership.
Dedicated line cook 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
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Winking Lizard
Bedford, OH
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with the hiring, training and supervision of kitchen staff.
- Organized inventory and placed orders for food, equipment, and supplies to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Coordinated scheduling of cooks and other kitchen personnel to meet restaurant needs.
- Monitored food cost percentages and labor costs to ensure budgetary goals were met.
- Conducted daily pre-shift meetings to review menu changes, special requests, and upsell opportunities with waitstaff.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation guidelines as required by law.
- Reviewed monthly financial reports for accuracy and identified areas needing improvement.
Line Cook
Paladar
Beachwood, OH
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Line Cook
Coopers hawk winery
Beachwood, OH
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Beachwood, OH
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Line Cook
Piccolo Italian restaurant
Mayfield Heights, OH
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warrensville Heights High School
Warrensville Heights, OH05.2018
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Workflow Planning
- Scheduling
- Menu Development
- Supply Ordering
- Inventory Management
- Recruitment
- Product Rotation
- Cost Control
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Purchasing
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Sanitation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Food and Beverage Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Expediting Orders
- ServSafe Certification
- Problem-Solving
- Team Building
- BOH Operations
- Cost Controls
- Inventory Control
- Performance Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible Schedule
- Staff Management
- Multitasking and Organization
- Shift Scheduling
- New Employee Recruitment
- Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Line Cook
Paladar
01.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Winking Lizard
10.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Coopers hawk winery
02.2020 - 11.2022
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2020 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Piccolo Italian restaurant
01.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Warrensville Heights High School