Xavien Mckinley
Rapid City,SD
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 22 years of experience in the food industry. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and enthusiastic chef trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to communication that leads to the success of the team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/cook
The Victorian Assisted Living
Rapid City, SD
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
- Boosted employee morale through constructive feedback sessions and recognition of exceptional performance.
- Shows up for work on time. Not one to miss a day.😊
- Maintains cleanliness, quality of foods, while providing a healthy speed of service.
- Passionate about great taste!
Chef/cook
Avantara St.Cloud
Rapid City, SD
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Education
Diploma -
Charleston High School
Charleston, MS2001
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen Management
- Food quality
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Allergen awareness
- Meal Preparation
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Nutrition knowledge
- Culinary expertise
- Hospitality service expertise
- New Hire Training
- Special diets understanding
- Operations Management
- Regional cuisine expertise
- Safe Food Handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Creative Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Food Stock and Supply Management
Accomplishments
Has managed high-end restaurants.
Is known for kitchen knowledge and skill.
On more than one occasion I've turned stores with yearly revs of $400,000 into $2mil in less than a year.
Has been a driven motivator of practices in cleanliness and sanitization that has passed every state inspection performed for the last 19 years in my profession.
Timeline
Chef/cook
The Victorian Assisted Living
06.2023 - 04.2024
Chef/cook
Avantara St.Cloud
04.2022 - 04.2024
Diploma -
Charleston High School