SHELIA SIMPSON
Hearne,TX
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with extensive experience at Bryan ISD, excelling in food safety compliance and staff training. Proven track record in reducing food waste and enhancing kitchen efficiency through effective inventory management and problem-solving. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment while consistently achieving high health inspection scores.
Experienced with overseeing kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene. Utilizes effective team leadership and organizational skills to ensure smooth daily operations. Track record of implementing efficient inventory management systems and staff training programs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Bryan ISD
08.2002 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage .
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Reduced food waste significantly, carefully managing inventory and implementing sustainability practices.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes.
- Resolved conflicts within kitchen team promptly, maintaining positive and productive work environment.
- Maintained meticulous records of health inspections, consistently achieving high scores.
- Developed and maintained high standard of kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lampasas Tx Isd
Lampasas, TX05-1989
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Sanitation standards
- Health code compliance
- Food production management
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
- Order accuracy
- Inventory coordination
- Food safety compliance
- Employee scheduling
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Staff coaching
- ServSafe certification
- Health inspections
- Sanitation
- Verbal and written communication
- Nutritional knowledge
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Bryan ISD
08.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lampasas Tx Isd