Energetic Kitchen Manager enthusiastic about working with high-performance teams. Personable, responsible and hardworking professional. Dedicated to innovative dishes, effective budgeting and top-of-the-line customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager in Training
Chipotle Mexican Grill
09.2022 - Current
Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School
Toronto, ON
06.2006
Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Portion Sizes
Food Preparation and Safety
Standardized Recipes
Food Plating and Presentation
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Room Preparation
Order Delivery Practices
High-Volume Dining
Diverse Beverage Knowledge
Customer Service
Inspection and Observation
Employee Performance Evaluations
Kitchen Team Training
Performance Monitoring
Cleaning and Sanitation
Attention to Detail
Cooking Procedures
Expediting Orders
Portion Standards
Proper Storage Procedures
Station Preparation
Team Leadership
Staff Training
Store Opening
Managing Deliveries
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Certified on the line, prep, grill, and back of house