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Ronnie James

Selma,AL

Summary

High-performing Chef offering six years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Energetic Chef Manager known for building dynamic culinary teams and being an effective recruiter and mentor. Offering outstanding inventory control and budget oversight. Driven leader with strong problem-solving and customer service skills. Dedicated to providing highest level of service to customers and creating pleasant work environment for staff. Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation protocols. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ambitious cook with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and increasing profits. Extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook Manager

The Gathering Place
2017.03 - Current
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
  • Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team for $60,000 annual revenue-producing restaurant

Education

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
Minneapolis, MN
08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
Minneapolis, MN
06.2015

Servsafe -

National Restaurant Association
233 S, Wacker Drive,Suite 3600 Chicago,Il 60606-63
02.2020

Skills

  • Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Staffing and Sales Reporting
  • Calm and Pleasant Demeanor
  • Legal Requirements
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Supply Ordering
  • Guest Services
  • Station Preparation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Work Assignments
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Kitchen Management
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Inventory Supervision
  • Maintain Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Sanitation

Timeline

Cook Manager

The Gathering Place
2017.03 - Current

Master of Arts - Biblical Studies

Minnesota Graduate School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Minnesota Graduate School of Theology

Servsafe -

National Restaurant Association
Ronnie James