Talented kitchen leader offer over 6 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Big City Diner- Pearlridge
08.2021 - Current
Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
Dish/Food Prep Cook
Big City Diner - Pearlridge
10.2017 - 08.2021
Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
Set up 4 line stations with proper tools and products, quality-checked foods and maintained line equipment.
Prepared multiple different meats, seafood, poultry and vegetables in broilers, ovens, grills and fryers according to restaurant recipes and customer requests.
Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Contract & Risk Coordinator at Big City Access Holdings, LLC/BrandSafway Solutions, LLC dba Big City AccessContract & Risk Coordinator at Big City Access Holdings, LLC/BrandSafway Solutions, LLC dba Big City Access