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Jennifer Taylor

Stoney Creek,ON

Summary

Ambitious Catering Manager with 10 years of experience leading efficient and profitable service teams. Successful at meeting client needs while increasing revenue by driving sales. Committed to top-tier customer service and upholding professional, approachable attitude.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary and Catering Manager

Nuvo Taste
11.2020 - Current

Developed great tasting menu items with delicious flavour profiles that can be prepared consistently and cost effectively.

Developed new kitchen systems to help manage food cost and executions.

Co-ordinate team building cooking classes for companies.

I guided the team to execute groups in a fun culinary activity while learning the fundamentals of cooking in positive work environment.

Manufactured while label products to third party companies

Responsible for recipe building, packaging and co-ordinating logistics for delivery in a timely manner.

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

CAA Centre
09.2013 - Current
  • Trained food and beverage service personnel, confirming staff to provide recommendations and answer questions.
  • Resolved customer complaints involving food or beverage quality and service.
  • Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
  • Coordinated daily and nightly shift safety and sanitation procedures for bar areas and entire restaurant.

Kitchen Manager

Jack Astors
08.2007 - 11.2013
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.

Restaurant Manager

Montana's Cookhouse
01.2001 - 08.2007
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.

Corporate Trainer

Kelseys
09.1995 - 01.2001
  • Collaborated with management to identify company training needs and scheduling.
  • Monitored employee progress and gave feedback to management and additional training requirements.
  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Created training programs and instructional materials to further educate personnel.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Management

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

Barton Secondary
Hamilton, ON
06.1992

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Guest Relations
  • Station Preparation
  • Catering Consultation
  • Cooking Procedures
  • Menu Development
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Revenue Growth

Certification

Smart Serve - 2023 - 2028

Food Handlers - 2021 - 2026

Timeline

Culinary and Catering Manager

Nuvo Taste
11.2020 - Current

Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

CAA Centre
09.2013 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Jack Astors
08.2007 - 11.2013

Restaurant Manager

Montana's Cookhouse
01.2001 - 08.2007

Corporate Trainer

Kelseys
09.1995 - 01.2001

Diploma - Culinary Management

George Brown College

High School Diploma -

Barton Secondary
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