Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Russell Kiro

New Kensington,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Very hard working and willing to put im the necessary time and effort to be successful.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Window Installer

Window World Of Pittsburgh
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Installed various window types in both residential and commercial buildings.
  • Accurately took measurements and made calculations for precise cutting and fitting of material.
  • Adjusted window frames to provide exact fit of new window panes.
  • Provided customers with excellent customer service by phone and in person when conducting consultations, answering questions and installing windows.
  • Scheduled client consultations to visualize project and provide cost estimate.
  • Applied industry best practices and company quality standards to deliver efficient, timely and quality installation service.
  • Worked closely with customers in their home and provided friendly customer care.

Sous Chef

Sienna On The Square
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Led daily staff meetings to communicate expectations and review safety procedures.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.

Head Line Cook

Square Cafe
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • 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.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • 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.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.

Sous Chef

Cedars Resort
08.2008 - 07.2016
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Also, worked has food specialist and head chef for the special olympics training camp

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Media

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts

West Moreland Community College, Greensburg, PA
05.2009

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Time Management
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Service Quality
  • Learning Strategies
  • morale booster
  • communication skills
  • memorizing information quicky

Accomplishments

    i have been a leader / management at every job i have had.

    i became sous chef after just seven months at arguably the best 5 star restaurant in pittsburgh, having no prior high end experience. i also had the great opportunity to be head chef and joint organizer at the Pennsylvania special Olympic training camp.

Timeline

Window Installer - Window World Of Pittsburgh
02.2020 - 06.2023
Sous Chef - Sienna On The Square
08.2018 - 03.2020
Head Line Cook - Square Cafe
06.2016 - 08.2018
Sous Chef - Cedars Resort
08.2008 - 07.2016
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Arts, Communication And Media
West Moreland Community College - Bachelor of Arts, Culinary Arts
Russell Kiro