Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kitchen Manager
Boston Pizza
Surrey, British Columbia
10.2007 - Current
Overseen kitchen operations for Boston Pizza service standards
Trained kitchen staff on food safety and preparation procedures
Managed inventory checks, ordering, and product rotation
Enforced sanitation, cleanliness, and health code compliance
Coordinated line cooks during busy dinner and weekend shifts
Monitored food quality, portion control, and plate presentation
Scheduled kitchen staff around forecasted restaurant demand
Developed and implemented effective kitchen management strategies to ensure smooth daily operations.
Conducted regular inspections of the kitchen environment to ensure cleanliness is maintained at all times.
Analyzed financial data such as sales volume, costs, profits and budgets to make sound decisions regarding operational changes or investments.
Ordered ingredients and supplies for the kitchen based on budget limitations.
Supervised staff in all areas of the kitchen, including dishwashing, stocking, food preparation and cooking.
Adhered to company policies regarding personnel matters such as hiring, disciplinary action, scheduling shifts.