Dalon Newton
Huntington Beach
Summary
Accomplished Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef with a proven track record at Broad Street Oyster Company, excelling in kitchen staff coordination and inventory management. Demonstrated expertise in cost control and food safety compliance, enhancing quality assurance and operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering a team-oriented environment, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Broad Street Oyster Company
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Lead Line Cook
Arrowhead Lodge and Resort
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Roe Painting
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Photocopied, distributed and emailed documents to project managers.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quest Academy
Broomfield, COAssociate of Science - Mathematics
Front Range Community College
Westminster, COBachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, COSkills
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Purchasing
- Employee scheduling
- Cost control
- Food safety compliance
- ServSafe certification
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Inventory management
- Supply ordering
- Quality assurance
- Food preparation
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Broad Street Oyster Company
07.2024 - 12.2024
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
03.2023 - 06.2024
Lead Line Cook
Arrowhead Lodge and Resort
10.2022 - 03.2023
Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Roe Painting
01.2019 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Quest Academy
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Colorado School of Mines
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