- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Efficiently handled high-volume service periods without sacrificing quality or consistency in food preparation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring proper training and adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Adhered to strict dietary restrictions when creating customized meal options for guests with allergies or preferences.
- Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management systems and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Collaborated with dining room staff to ensure seamless communication between front-and back-of-house operations.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to enhance the overall dining experience for guests.
- Successfully managed special events catering, coordinating with clients to develop custom menus tailored to specific needs.
- Promoted positive reviews from critics by consistently delivering high-quality dishes that exceeded expectations.
- Devised seasonal menus using fresh, local ingredients for an ever-changing culinary experience for patrons.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and cleanliness, surpassing local health inspections.
- Designed special menus for events, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences, which led to increase in event bookings.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.