Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
GeneralManager
Phillip Lenton

Phillip Lenton

Glenolden,PA

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Whitpain Tavern, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven track record in enhancing customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and innovative menu development. Reliable team player skilled in portioning and problem-solving, driving operational efficiency and fostering a positive work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Whitpain Tavern
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Line Cook

Mallard at Mainline Inn
Harleysville, PA
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

General Manager

Falones Restaurant
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Receiver

Giant Food Stores
06.2015 - 12.2019
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
  • Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
  • Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures.
  • Kept work areas clean, safe, and organized.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Bonner
Drexel Hill, PA
06.2006

Skills

  • Portioning
  • Prep work
  • Food rotation
  • Recipe preparation
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Food presentation
  • Menu item memorization
  • Vendor liaison
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Line Cook

Mallard at Mainline Inn
02.2024 - 10.2024

Line Cook

Whitpain Tavern
09.2022 - Current

General Manager

Falones Restaurant
04.2020 - 02.2021

Receiver

Giant Food Stores
06.2015 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Monsignor Bonner

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