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Roger Kellerman

Schererville,IN

Summary

Adept Chef and Manager with a proven track record at Cedar Lake Ministries, I excel in kitchen operations management and team leadership, ensuring high food quality and safety. Skilled in menu development and kitchen crew training, I've significantly enhanced dining experiences through innovative culinary practices and efficient kitchen management.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef and Manager

cedar lake ministries
Schererville, IN
12.2023 - 11.2024
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
  • Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
  • Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
  • Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
  • Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
  • Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
  • Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.

Cashier

Family Dollar
Schererville, IN
10.2023 - 03.2024
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Cashier

Circle K Gas Station
Schererville, IN
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.

Cook

park place of saint john
St. John, IN
12.2017 - 05.2022
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.

Education

Information And Computer Systems

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Gary, IN
06-2015

Skills

  • Schedule implementation
  • Food and beverage pairing
  • Signature dish creation
  • Pantry restocking
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen operations management
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Meal service
  • Grilling and deep frying skills
  • Kitchen equipment operations
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen crew training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef and Manager

cedar lake ministries
12.2023 - 11.2024

Cashier

Family Dollar
10.2023 - 03.2024

Cashier

Circle K Gas Station
07.2022 - 09.2023

Cook

park place of saint john
12.2017 - 05.2022

Information And Computer Systems

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Roger Kellerman