Head Cook
Rondas' Roadhouse
01 2021 - 11 2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
- Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management systems and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Managed kitchen budget effectively, keeping costs within targets while still delivering high-quality dishes.
- Boosted team morale and reduced turnover, conducting regular training sessions on culinary techniques and kitchen safety.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Developed waste reduction program that minimized food spoilage and cut down on unnecessary expenses.
- Promoted positive reviews from critics by consistently delivering high-quality dishes that exceeded expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction with introduction of signature dishes that became customer favorites.
- Fostered collaborative kitchen environment, encouraging creativity and input from all staff members on menu development.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen, introducing pre-prep system that sped up meal preparation times.
- Implemented cost-effective measures in the procurement of ingredients, resulting in significant savings without sacrificing quality.
- Successfully managed special events catering, coordinating with clients to develop custom menus tailored to specific needs.
- Conducted inventory management to minimize waste, ensuring optimal stock levels were maintained for all kitchen essentials.