Shawn Conklin

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse

11.2018 - Current

Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.