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Robert Rathburn

Summary

Hardworking Kitchen Supervisor driven to maximize guest satisfaction with exceptional food. Train, discipline and motivate team members to new levels of excellence. Proven history of innovative dishes, effective leadership and maximized productivity. Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Supervisor

Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q
03.2022 - Current
  • Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees to restock items quickly and to promote exemplary service to guests.
  • Maintained close working relationships with food and beverage director, head chef and banquet manager.
  • Encouraged preparation of product according to recipe and in compliance with allergen and sanitation standards.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.

Order Picker

Chewy.com
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.

Supervisor

Krispy Kreme
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
Harwich Port, MA
06.1984

Skills

  • Chef Consultations
  • Venue Management Relations
  • Storage Organization
  • Performance Strategies
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Equipment Sanitation
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Guest Interaction
  • Station Preparation
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Dietary Restriction Compliance

Additional Information

I am a U.S. Army Veteran, I served 5 years as a cook.

Timeline

Catering Supervisor

Jim N Nicks Bar-B-Q
03.2022 - Current

Order Picker

Chewy.com
01.2022 - 03.2022

Supervisor

Krispy Kreme
05.2020 - 12.2021

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
Robert Rathburn