Summary
Overview
Work History
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The Jonah Ride
Save Your Grace
HELL'S KITCHEN Top 10 contestants
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Shaina Kitchener

East Stroudsburg,PA

Summary

Expert professional experienced at overseeing and handling several of kitchen staff. Skilled at managing and guiding multiple simultaneous meal prep tasks. Diversely knowledgeable on all aspects of commercial kitchen operations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Consultant

The Iron Eagle on Lincoln Bar & Grille
Coatsville, PA
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with the development of business plans, budgets and staffing requirements.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff members on customer service best practices.
  • Assessed compliance with health codes, sanitation standards and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional campaigns that drive traffic into restaurants.
  • Trained new team members on menu items, operating procedures and company policies.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Executive Chef

Poconos Park Amphitheatre & Lakehouse Banquet Hall
Lehman Township, PA
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
  • Hiring and training for a 150-person staff, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
  • Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Provided service for weddings, rock band shows, town parties, and all other special events.
  • Cater to multiple celebrity artists and their food choices.

Restaurant Owner

Mad Apples Loaded Food N' Dessert Joint
Stroudsburg, PA
02.2019 - Current
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
  • Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
  • Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
  • Developed and implemented training programs for kitchen staff to ensure proper food handling, safety, and sanitation practices were followed.
  • Scheduled and coordinated daily kitchen staff shifts while ensuring adequate coverage at all times.
  • Maintained accurate records of food orders placed from suppliers as well as invoices received from vendors.

Executive Chef

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
Quakertown, PA
04.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed diets for patients with special needs and requirements.
  • Created daily meal plans, ensuring portion control.
  • Directed a large staff in providing the correct food requirements for each individual's needs.
  • Provided my expertise during the COVID pandemic to help recover the hospital's needs.

Executive Chef

Split Rock Golf Course & Sunset Green Restaurant
Lake Harmony, PA
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Developed and implemented new recipes and menu items to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Managed kitchen staff including training, scheduling, hiring, and disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Created daily specials based on seasonal availability of ingredients.
  • Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
  • Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Organized services for events.

Skills

  • Hiring, Training, and Development
  • Ingredients Selection
  • Customer Service
  • Banquets and catering
  • Order Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Menu Planning
  • Sanitation Guidelines
  • Culinary techniques
  • Performance Improvement
  • Food Safety
  • Meal Preparation
  • Operations Management

The Jonah Ride

The Jonah Ride Food Truck-2021-current

Build out and design on a custom food truck for events. Developed a fresh concept and menu that caters to both private and public affairs.

Save Your Grace

Say Your Grace Catering=2014-current

Private Chef catering company. Offers services for all private parties.

HELL'S KITCHEN Top 10 contestants

Aired in 2018 shot in Los Angeles CA. The show ran on Fox Network. I competed under the name Shaina Hayden.

Timeline

Restaurant Consultant

The Iron Eagle on Lincoln Bar & Grille
04.2024 - Current

Executive Chef

Poconos Park Amphitheatre & Lakehouse Banquet Hall
09.2023 - Current

Executive Chef

New Vitae Wellness and Recovery
04.2020 - 04.2022

Restaurant Owner

Mad Apples Loaded Food N' Dessert Joint
02.2019 - Current

Executive Chef

Split Rock Golf Course & Sunset Green Restaurant
09.2017 - 09.2019

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