Shawn Mizner
Niles
Summary
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen manger
Post Office Pub
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
Line Chef/Shift Lead
Red Plum Restaurant
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Cooled, stored, labeled and dated food products appropriately to maximize ingredient freshness when preparing recipes.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Followed recipes and food presentation standards at Red Plum.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
V2 Wine Bar and Trattoria by Vernon, 100 W Federal
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Line Chef
Vernons Corp
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
- Gathered and placed all ingredients into workstations to meet shift needs.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
Sauté Chef
Leo’s Restoranté
07.2004 - 06.2010
- Complied with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards by taking proper precautions to deliver high-quality food timely and simultaneously.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and made sauces to prepare food for service.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Assistant Store Manager
GameStop
09.2005 - 05.2017
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
Education
Associate Degree - Specialized Technology
Pittsburgh Culinary
Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA10.2003
High School Diploma -
Trumbull Career And Technical Center Adult Training Center
Warren, OH03.2002
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Cortland, OH03.2002
Skills
- Food Storage
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Employee Training
- Workflow Optimization
- Creative Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Food Service Safety Training
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Timeline
Kitchen manger
Post Office Pub
04.2022 - 08.2023
Line Chef/Shift Lead
Red Plum Restaurant
02.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Kitchen Manager
V2 Wine Bar and Trattoria by Vernon, 100 W Federal
11.2017 - 04.2019
Line Chef
Vernons Corp
11.2010 - 05.2014
Assistant Store Manager
GameStop
09.2005 - 05.2017
Sauté Chef
Leo’s Restoranté
07.2004 - 06.2010
Associate Degree - Specialized Technology
Pittsburgh Culinary
High School Diploma -
Trumbull Career And Technical Center Adult Training Center
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
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