Travis Turner
Parkville,MD
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Chef
Manor Tavern
Monkton, MD
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared diverse menus tailored to client specifications and dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service during events.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation throughout kitchen operations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely stock replenishment of ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to changing event demands, ensuring client satisfaction through flexibility in menu offerings.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
Kitchen Supervisor
Orioles Stadium
Baltimore, MD
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety standards and operational protocols.
- Coordinated meal preparation schedules to optimize workflow and reduce downtime during service hours.
- Trained new employees on kitchen equipment usage and safety procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders for supplies to maintain optimal stock for daily operations.
- Assisted in menu planning, collaborating with chefs to develop seasonal offerings that meet customer preferences.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Kitchen Supervisor
Four Seasons Hotel
Baltimore, MD
05.2016 - 02.2021
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring consistency in food presentation and taste across all dishes.
- Resolved conflicts among kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment conducive to high-quality service.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and minimizing disruptions in service.
- Trained new team members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and company standards.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Reduced food waste through effective inventory management and menu planning.
- Monitored daily food production levels to maintain appropriate stock levels while avoiding overproduction or shortages.
Kitchen Supervisor
Orioles Stadium
Baltimore, MD
04.2012 - 09.2016
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Maintained high sanitation standards through routine cleaning protocols and adherence to health regulations.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts in a timely manner.
- Reviewed employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Assisted in menu development, considering seasonal ingredients, customer preferences, and profitability goals.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA09.2000
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Carrol County Vocational
Westminster, MD06.1998
Skills
Menu planning
Food safety standards
Inventory management
Staff training
Kitchen operations
Cost control
Conflict resolution
Team leadership
Timeline
Catering Chef
Manor Tavern
03.2025 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Orioles Stadium
04.2022 - 11.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Four Seasons Hotel
05.2016 - 02.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Orioles Stadium
04.2012 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Carrol County Vocational