Cook / Kitchen Operations Manager

Donald Flores

Cook / Kitchen Manager

Myrtle Beach, SC 843-***-**** *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced food service professional with a background in cooking, kitchen operations, inventory control, scheduling, and team supervision. Brings restaurant, hotel, and senior living experience, with strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, meal preparation, and customer service in fast-paced kitchen environments. Work Experience

Cook

Windrush Assistant Living Facility Murrells

December 2024 to Present

• Prepared meals in an assisted living setting while following food safety and sanitation standards.

• Supported daily kitchen operations to keep meal service organized and on schedule.

• Handled food preparation tasks with attention to dietary needs and kitchen cleanliness. Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

South Bay inn and suites Myrtle Beach, SC

Present

• Managed food and beverage operations to support efficient service and control food costs.

• Helped create staff schedules, order food, and unload deliveries for daily operations.

• Developed food specials and supported menu planning in a hotel setting. Cook

Indigo Carolina Forest Carolina Forest, NC

May 2022 to September 2024

• Cooked meals to dietary specifications in a nursing care setting.

• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and followed health and safety procedures.

• Prepared food efficiently while adapting to daily service needs. Assistant Manager/Manager

River City Cafe

July 2019 to December 2019

• Oversaw front-of-house and back-of-house operations during daily restaurant service.

• Managed weekly schedules, bi-weekly inventory, and cash handling procedures.

• Supported deposits and helped keep restaurant operations running smoothly. General Manager

River City Cafe

March 2001 to August 2016

• Led restaurant operations after advancing from line cook to assistant manager and general manager.

• Supervised staff, supported hiring and training, and managed scheduling and inventory.

• Helped control costs and maintain service standards in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Line Cook and Sous Chef

The Blackthorn

October 1990 to March 1993

• Prepared menu items to recipe specifications in a busy kitchen setting.

• Assisted with food ordering and helped create catering menus.

• Supported kitchen prep and service while maintaining quality standards. Education

Accounting (Associate in Accounting)

Bryant & Stratton College

September 1989 to October 1992

Upper secondary education

Licenses

Driver's License

Skills

Food safety Kitchen management Inventory control Staff scheduling Meal preparation Sanitation procedures Customer service Food handling Team supervision Cost control Languages

English - Professional working

Spanish - Conversational

Certifications and Licenses

ServSafe

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