Paul Latimer
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Proven Kitchen Manager with a track record of enhancing kitchen operations and reducing food waste at Piccolo. Excelled in multitasking and fostering teamwork, significantly improving efficiency and service quality. Skilled in food safety and inventory management, consistently exceeding health inspection standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Piccolo
04.2014 - 06.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
Kitchen Manager
Jimmy Daddona's
05.1998 - 04.2014
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
Education
Auto Body
Ohio Technical College
Cleveland, OH06.2000
Graphic Arts
Warrensville Heights High School
Warrensville Heights, OH05.1998
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Piccolo
04.2014 - 06.2021
Kitchen Manager
Jimmy Daddona's
05.1998 - 04.2014
Auto Body
Ohio Technical College
Graphic Arts
Warrensville Heights High School
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