Paul McDonald
SEATTLE,WA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing a detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Warm Beach Senior Community
Stanwood, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure proper food preparation and safety protocols.
- Planned and coordinated daily menu offerings for resident dietary needs.
- Prepared high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes and standards.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to meet dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted in implementing new cooking techniques to enhance meal variety and flavor.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and equipment for optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored quality of all cooked items throughout the day to guarantee high standards were maintained.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Provided guidance during meal rushes in order to maintain an organized workflow within the kitchen area.
- Discussed safe operations of kitchen equipment, regulating temperatures and cooking times.
- Provided support to kitchen team by filling in for missing staff members.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Modified recipes to meet dietary restrictions or allergies of customers.
- Implemented food quality specifications through menu planning, plate presentation, and quality checks.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new recipes and update existing ones in order to improve the overall dining experience.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
- Trained new chefs on menu items and kitchen procedures.
- Adhered strictly to company guidelines concerning safety procedures when handling hot surfaces or sharp objects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and storage areas.
- Inventoried kitchen sections and refilled supplies.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
Marysville, Washington
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff scheduling.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Coordinated training programs for new employees on sales techniques.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw inventory management and display organization for merchandise.
- Facilitated customer service initiatives to enhance shopping experience.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Supported team in achieving sales goals through motivation and guidance.
- Collaborated with department managers on promotional planning and execution.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards to attract customers effectively.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
Education
Liberty Union High School
Brentwood, CASkills
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food safety oversight
- Allergen safety
- Food storage
- Food processing
- Quality assurance
- Menu planning
- Recipe adjustment
- Large-scale food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Dish preparation
- Food presentation
- Inventory management
- Food inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Time management
- Shift leadership
- Work delegation
- Staff management
- Staff training
- Crew training
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Ingredient knowledge
- Spoilage prevention
- Safety and health guidelines
- Culinary techniques
- Dish preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food storage
- Sanitation management
- Culinary techniques
- Cleaning and sanitation
Certification
- Food Handling Card
Timeline
Lead Cook
Warm Beach Senior Community
09.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
Hobby Lobby
01.2008 - 01.2018
Liberty Union High School