Stephen Freebern
GLENS FALLS
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Olive Garden Restaurant, excelling in food safety and kitchen sanitation. Proven track record in training staff and implementing inventory control systems, significantly reducing food waste. Highly motivated with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring optimal quality and customer satisfaction in high-volume environments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Massies
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- High Volume Saute
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.1995 - 08.2021
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
- Worked in position on line during peak volume periods
Education
High School Diploma -
Queensbury High School
Queensbury, NY06-1990
Skills
- Portioning
- Food presentation
- Food rotation
- Prep work
- Saute
- Grilling
- Roasting
- Kitchen sanitation
- Recipe preparation
- Server communication
- Food safety
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Professional attitude
- Kitchen station setup
- Food spoilage prevention
- Ordering and stocking
- Problem-solving
- Recipe adherence
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Food storage
Timeline
Line Cook
Massies
08.2021 - 08.2022
Culinary Manager
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.1995 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Queensbury High School
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