William Taylor Snedegar
Lexington,KY
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven ability to meet organizational needs through effective practices. Excels under pressure and adapts quickly to new challenges, enhancing brand value. Demonstrates strong work ethic and effective communication skills, eager to support team objectives and contribute to success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook-Baker 3
UK Dining
Lexington, KY
11.2007 - 01.2026
- Prepared meals according to established recipes and safety standards to ensure quality and compliance.
- Managed kitchen inventory and enforced proper food storage practices to maintain food safety and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes, enhancing overall kitchen efficiency.
Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Cafe Jeniffer
Lexington, KY
10.1998 - 10.2007
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling for efficient service.
- Oversaw food preparation and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and equipment usage.
- Maintained inventory levels and ordered supplies to align with kitchen demand.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient and timely food delivery.
- Developed menu items in collaboration with chefs to enhance customer offerings.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in food production and waste management to optimize resource usage.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify necessary repairs or replacements.
Education
Certification - Electronic Instrumentation
Owensboro Vocational-Technical School
Owensboro, KY01-1989
High School Diploma -
John I. Leonard H.S.
Lake Worth, FL01-1978
Some College (No Degree) - Sustainable Ag/Nat Res- Cons/Geography
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2026
Skills
- Food safety standards
- Kitchen sanitation
- Sanitation practices
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Supply restocking
- Operations management
- Ingredient sourcing
- Waste management
- Cleaning and organization
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Focused and disciplined
- Calm demeanor
- Order verification
- Nutrition awareness
References
Steve Johnson, Owner, Sharky's BBQ, 859-983-1058
Professional Accomplishments - Culinary Service
- Award winning and published chef
- Training and mentoring young people interested in culinary careers
- Commitment/passion for client satisfaction
- While with UK Dining, consistent high performance in customer service and diversity/inclusion
Timeline
Cook-Baker 3
UK Dining
11.2007 - 01.2026
Chef/ Kitchen Manager
Cafe Jeniffer
10.1998 - 10.2007
Certification - Electronic Instrumentation
Owensboro Vocational-Technical School
High School Diploma -
John I. Leonard H.S.
Some College (No Degree) - Sustainable Ag/Nat Res- Cons/Geography
University of Kentucky