OBJECTIVE

A highly creative, hard-working and passionate Culinary Professional skilled in various aspects of kitchen management and food preparation looking to contribute my talent and experience to a solid company with room for growth and advancement.

SKILLS

Team Player

Flexible

Strong Leadership Skills

Commitment to Quality

Passionate

Dedicated

Creative

Excellent Organizational Skills

Customer Oriented

Reliable

EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT KITCHEN MANAGER, APPLEBEE’S

Responsible for a variety of tasks related to food preparation and kitchen maintenance such as; washing dishes; providing cooks with needed items; sanitizing work stations; rotating food items in refrigerators; preparing and polishing plates and cutlery; keeping dispensers and shelves stocked; food preparation to include cleaning and butchering meat; being knowledgeable about the restaurant's menu and preparing its items; mixing ingredients in salad preparation; correctly storing food; maintaining inventory; ordering supplies; ensuring kitchen operation is smooth; schedule, coordinate, and appoint duties to kitchen staff; manage daily operations under the direction of the general manager; ensuring that kitchen sanitation procedures are followed according to health and safety guidelines.

SOUS CHEF, BRICKHOUSE GRILLE AND TAVERN

Worked with the executive chef to; create schedules for kitchen staff to ensure optimum resource management and speed of service; train new/existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu; ensure that all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations; respond to customer inquiries and concerns personally; track, record and replenish inventory as needed; assist head chef with pricing menu items; produce high quality dishes that follow the established menu and location’s standards; maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours; make sure that hygiene and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation; make sure that equipment is in good working condition at all times.

BARBER, TOO DEEP STYLISTIC

Provided a wide variety of barbering services; welcomed clients as they arrive in the barbershop; engaged clients in conversation to determine their needs; provided suggestions to clients regarding current hair styles and popular trends; answered clients’ questions regarding barbershop’s facilities and hair care products; cut and styled hair according to clients’ instructions; checked clients for scalp or skin disorders to determine how to provide a certain service; ensured that all combs and scissors were cleaned and sanitized after use; took telephone calls from clients and provided them with needed information; scheduled appointments over the telephone and maintained records of work performed on each client; assumed responsibility for the upkeep and cleanliness of work stations; ensured that supplies were always available; supervised trainees and apprentices to ensure that they worked according to the shop’s protocols; promptly resolved clients’ complaints in order to ensure recurring business.

CONTRACTOR, MEEHAN CONSTRUCTION

Performed a variety of duties assigned by the Construction Manager/Foreman such as; carrying materials and supplies from trucks to job sites; ensured that materials were ready for installation, etc.; tested equipment and machinery to ensure that it was in good working order; cleaned up job site at end of the day; ensured that all equipment was properly secured for the night; learned carpentry, electrical work, plumbing and other specialized skills as required by the construction manager; followed instructions to ensure the safety of the entire team; measured and cut lumber to desired specifications; other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Evergreen, AL

Business Management

WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE,

Newnan, GA

Business Administration

ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Montgomery, AL

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