Zachary Desmarais
Dunbarton Center,NH
Summary
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Kitchen Manager
T-BONES Great American Eatery
Concord, NH
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised staff in all areas of the kitchen, including dishwashing, stocking, food preparation and cooking.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies for the kitchen based on budget limitations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels and tracked orders from suppliers.
- Ensured that all kitchen equipment was properly maintained and serviced as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure customers received timely service during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Analyzed financial data such as sales volume, costs, profits and budgets to make sound decisions regarding operational changes or investments.
- Developed performance goals for each team member and provided ongoing feedback throughout their shift.
- Organized weekly meetings with staff members to discuss issues related to the kitchen's operations.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors before authorizing payment.
- Inspected dishes prior to serving them to guests in order to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Provided guidance and support when needed during busy hours or rush periods.
- Conducted regular inspections of the kitchen environment to ensure cleanliness is maintained at all times.
- Adhered to company policies regarding personnel matters such as hiring, disciplinary action, scheduling shifts.
- Motivated kitchen staff by establishing goals to increase productivity and quality.
Cook /Assistant Kitchen Manager
T-BONES Great American Eatery
Bedford, NH
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Education
Culinary Arts -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2017
Skills
- Workflow Planning
- Purchasing
- Kitchen Management
- Scheduling
- Quality Assurance
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Cost Control
- Product Rotation
- Recruitment and Hiring
- High-Volume Dining
- Multitasking and Organization
- First Aid Knowledge
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Head Kitchen Manager
T-BONES Great American Eatery
04.2022 - 11.2023
Cook /Assistant Kitchen Manager
T-BONES Great American Eatery
05.2018 - 04.2022
Culinary Arts -
Southern New Hampshire University
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