Kent Rode
Salmo
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Cultured Kitchen
2025.04 - 2026.01
- Assisted in preparing and plating dishes to ensure presentation and quality standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes for efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring proper stock of ingredients and supplies.
- Trained junior kitchen staff on safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, enhancing overall kitchen sustainability efforts.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Chef
Vienna Cafe
2023.07 - 2024.06
- Prepared high-quality dishes by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking ingredient usage, and minimizing waste.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to adhere to health regulations.
Executive Chef Manager
Adventure Hotel
2013.02 - 2023.07
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with front-of-house team to align service delivery with guest expectations.
- Trained new culinary staff on safety protocols and kitchen procedures for compliance.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency, reducing food waste and increasing overall productivity.
- Consistently met revenue targets even during challenging economic periods by closely monitoring market trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices, maintaining optimum inventory levels.
- Implemented strict food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department regulations.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments within the organization, such as marketing and sales teams, to maximize overall business performance.
- Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Managed inventory control systems to optimize supply chain operations and cost management.
- Banquet experience including inside and outside catering to groups of 15ppl to 300ppl
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing Management
Mount Royal College
Calgary, ABElectrician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Ashworth
Atlanta06.2013
Skills
- Food cost management
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Staff training
- Food preparation
- Quality assurance
- Catering oversight
- Menu planning
- Event planning
- Supply ordering
- Recruiting and hiring
- Food safety
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cultured Kitchen
2025.04 - 2026.01
Chef
Vienna Cafe
2023.07 - 2024.06
Executive Chef Manager
Adventure Hotel
2013.02 - 2023.07
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing Management
Mount Royal College
Electrician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Ashworth