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THOMAS D. JENKINS

Killeen,TX

Summary

Respected and self-motivated professional with more than 20 plus years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Extensive experience managing large scale projects from the requirements gathering phase to completion. Highly skilled in tracking details, communicating deadlines and following-up with internal and external partners to ensure on-time completion within budget. Ability and interest in learning and incorporating new technology. Consistently receive positive feedback from managers, co-workers and clients.

Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at training employees and leveraging organized approaches to handle daily planning, scheduling, and customer service requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and satisfaction.

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager's Assistant

KFC
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • The Shift Manager assists the management team by leading work shifts and performing assigned administrative tasks. The Shift Manager directly supervises crew members; maintains responsibility for the performance of the assigned duties and is responsible for restaurant operations in the absence of the Restaurant General Manger. The Shift Manager accomplishes these objectives by actively leading, coaching and directing of crew on a day-to-day basis. Models and drives excellence in customer service. Models and maintains compliance with company standards in product and facility specifications. Models excellence in food handling procedures. Models excellence in operational activity to achieve unit guest service and performance target. Assists in training, developing and motivating crew members. Assists in achieving store financial results by running a successful shift to brand standards

Assistant Produce Manager

Publix Grocery
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Receive trucks everyday that contains items for produce department. Set up various fruit displays while marketing end cap displays to advertise weekly specials. Consistently restocking and replenishing shelves of products.

Kitchen Manager

Parkers
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Oversee daily operations of Parker’s Kitchen in several locations. Ensured proper refrigeration and kitchen temperatures. Worked closely with executive team members to meet store goals and objectives. Mentored and retrained new and existing team members on kitchen efficiently.

Executive Chef

Hilton Garden Inn
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Prepared food items consistently in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Consistently maintained high quality food standards. Maintained kitchen staff by coaching, mentoring, counselling, and disciplining team members as needed. Trained new staff and in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety practices. Emphasised kitchen expectations and goals daily. Led shift while preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. Exceeded performance, budget and team goals. Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparations and delivery of meals.

Education

Associate of Science - CULINARY ARTS

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Washington, DC
06-2008

ABA - undefined

Prince George Community College
Largo, MD
01.2005

Skills

  • Managed operational tasks as well as up to 40 employees on daily operations making sure safety and occupational requirements were met, ensuring adequate inventory on hand for efficient industry practices, account for attendance and performance standards that were achieved Insured reported monthly revenues were aligned with projected goals Work with other supervisors on proven techniques used in an effort to improve efficiency and communication within their respective units
  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff supervision

Certification

SERVE SAFE

Timeline

Manager's Assistant

KFC
03.2022 - 04.2025

Assistant Produce Manager

Publix Grocery
01.2018 - 01.2019

Kitchen Manager

Parkers
01.2017 - 01.2018

Executive Chef

Hilton Garden Inn
01.2015 - 01.2017

ABA - undefined

Prince George Community College

Associate of Science - CULINARY ARTS

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
THOMAS D. JENKINS