Selenne Faulkner
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at J. Alexander's Restaurant, excelling in kitchen organization and team collaboration. Proven track record in training staff and optimizing operations, enhancing productivity by streamlining workflows. Adept in menu planning and quality assurance, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative techniques and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
J. Alexander's Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and adherence to food safety standards.
- Trained junior cooks on culinary techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen equipment usage.
- Coordinated inventory management, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering processes.
- Streamlined food preparation workflows, improving overall kitchen productivity during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with management to maintain high-quality culinary standards and consistent dish presentation.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies while prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing quality or consistency of food items prepared.
- Led daily pre-shift meetings, fostering team communication and setting clear objectives for service excellence.
- Optimized inventory management by conducting regular audits of stock levels and submitting accurate orders for necessary supplies.
Prep Cook Trainer
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Trained new prep cooks on food safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed efficient food preparation techniques to streamline kitchen operations.
- Implemented inventory management practices for fresh ingredients and supplies.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication channels with team members and displaying a strong work ethic.
- Mentored new hires, sharing expert knowledge of equipment usage, ingredient handling, and culinary techniques for successful onboarding.
- Facilitated cross-training opportunities for staff members to increase versatility among team roles, resulting in improved flexibility during scheduling or unexpected absences.
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Prepared high-quality, gourmet meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
- Developed and tested new recipes, enhancing menu offerings with diverse culinary styles.
- Managed inventory and procurement of kitchen supplies, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Prepared meals using braising, roasting, frying and sautéing techniques.
Education
Associates - Visitador Medico Ejecutivo
Institute Ricardo Palma IESRP
Lima, Peru11-2017
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Work delegation
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance and control
- Effective prioritization
- Kitchen equipment management
- Team coordination
- Active listener
- Kitchen operations
- Time management
- Training management
- Menu planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
J. Alexander's Restaurant
12.2023 - Current
Prep Cook Trainer
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
07.2023 - 11.2024
Personal Chef
Self-employeed
03.2020 - 03.2023
Associates - Visitador Medico Ejecutivo
Institute Ricardo Palma IESRP