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On-SiteLocation: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Vernon Jenkins
kitchen manager
Myrtle Beach,SC
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Summary
Seasoned Kitchen Manager with comprehensive experience in overseeing and coordinating all operations in busy kitchen environments. Strengths include strong leadership, maintaining high standards of food quality, and effectively managing staff to ensure smooth operations. Successfully improved operational efficiency in previous roles by implementing streamlined processes.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Carolina Roadhouse
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2019 - Current
- Maximized team performance by training new employees on proper food handling and restaurant protocols.
- Managed employee relations by providing guidance on job duties as well as disciplinary actions when needed.
- Oversaw meal preparation and monitored food handling to encourage safety.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Received, organized and rotated paper goods and food ingredients.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Used learning tools and programs to develop and maintain knowledge of food products, promotions and sales functions.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
- Performed weekly inventories of food items stored in refrigerators or freezers.
Shift Leader
Walburgers
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Managed inventory levels and placed orders to ensure product availability and minimize waste.
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Collaborated with management to set performance goals and evaluate progress.
- Checked orders for quality and completeness.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure proper sanitation standards were met at all times.
- Operated cash registers and balanced cash drawers to ensure accuracy in transactions.
- Verified that cash drawers contained correct amounts of money during opening and closing shifts.
Kitchen Supervisor
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
05.2011 - 01.2017
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Worked closely with front-of-house personnel during peak hours ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Maintained food costs by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
Shift Leader
Firebonz
Rock Hill, South Carolina
05.2006 - 05.2011
- Complied with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote safe working environment.
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Collaborated with management to set performance goals and evaluate progress.
- Scheduled team members for shifts based on business needs and customer demand.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate targets, updates, and gather feedback.
Banquet Supervisor
Food Arts Catering
Rock Hill, South Carolina
06.2001 - 04.2006
- Facilitated communication between event hosts and staff to ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in menu planning and presentation to ensure alignment with event themes and client preferences.
- Managed a team of banquet servers, assigning tasks and monitoring performance for quality service.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Coordinated setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet events, ensuring seamless operations.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Communicated with external vendors such as florists and musicians to plan details and guide from beginning to end of event.
Cook
US Army
Fort Hood, Texas
06.1998 - 05.2001
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Followed recipes to cut, chop and combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Education
Associate Degree in Food Service - Food And Nutrition
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX11-1999
Food Service Specialist - Culinary Arts
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX09-1999
Skills
- Recruitment
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Food safety
- Food safety compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Health inspections
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Catering coordination
- Expediting orders
- Food plating and presentation
- Staff coaching
- Sanitation standards
- Team building
- BOH operations
- ServSafe certification
- Flexible schedule
- High volume dining
- Ordering supplies
- Kitchen management
- Product rotation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Carolina Roadhouse
10.2019 - Current
Shift Leader
Walburgers
12.2016 - 09.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Bar & Restaurant
05.2011 - 01.2017
Shift Leader
Firebonz
05.2006 - 05.2011
Banquet Supervisor
Food Arts Catering
06.2001 - 04.2006
Cook
US Army
06.1998 - 05.2001
Associate Degree in Food Service - Food And Nutrition
Central Texas College
Food Service Specialist - Culinary Arts
Central Texas College