ANDREW MELOON

* ******* ****** **. * Rochester, NH 03867

603-***-**** * ac78s3@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

Paddy’s American Grille / Ocean State – Kitchen Manager 11/2018 - Current

Manage kitchen team in a high speed and high stress environment. Motivate team by using outstanding communication skills to produce consistently great food.

Manage ordering of food for kitchen and bar weekly. Audit inventory weekly and update computer system appropriately.

Involved in the recruitment, training, coaching, disciplining and retention of kitchen staff.

Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously while upholding positive attitude.

Paddy’s American Grille / Ocean State – Line Cook 04/2018 – 11/2018

Prepare lunch, dinner, specialty and catering orders as requested. Understand and follow oral and written instructions concerning preparation of food.

Adhere to tight timelines while maintaining exceptional standards of quality. Operate standard kitchen equipment and measuring tools, maintain a clean and safe station.

Manage portions and quantities to maintain proper cost control.

Ensure proper food safety, presentation and storage rules are followed. Teach and mentor kitchen staff on protocols in the kitchen.

Provide management oversight of team when head chef is not on sight.

Assist with kitchen clean up and restocking as deliveries are received.

Village Pizza – Cook/ Team Leader 05/2014 – 04/2018

Prepared specialty orders as requested, such as cooking food on the grill, preparing various sandwiches, making and cooking pizza.

Coached line cooks and front counter staff on food safety.

Assisted owner with oversight of team, training new staff and provided feedback on staff performance.

Assisted with store clean up and restocking the store as deliveries are received.

Provided management oversight of team when owner was not on sight.

Education

Lakes Region Community College – Associates Degree 12/2018

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