Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

William Ripley

Fairbanks,AK

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Silver Gulch Brewing Co
Fairbanks, AK
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.

Kitchen Manager

Ships of NOAA
Ankorage , AK
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
  • Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
  • Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, waste management and other related expenses.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
  • Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
  • Analyzed financial data including sales reports, budgeting information and cost analysis reports to make operational decisions.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.

Kitchen Manager

Neapolis Family Restaurant
Buffalo, New York
03.2011 - 06.2021
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sweet Home Senior High School
Amherst, NY
06-1986

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Staff Supervision
  • Cost Control
  • Purchasing
  • Scheduling
  • Menu development
  • Product Rotation
  • Kitchen Management
  • Order Accuracy
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Health Code Compliance
  • Food Preparation
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Recipe creation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Expediting Orders
  • Menu preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Line Cook

Silver Gulch Brewing Co
08.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Ships of NOAA
02.2019 - 08.2023

Kitchen Manager

Neapolis Family Restaurant
03.2011 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Sweet Home Senior High School
William Ripley