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Yahaziah Sarver

Louisville,KY

Summary

Adept at orchestrating high-volume kitchen operations, I elevated dining experiences at Sister of Charities of Nazareth through innovative menu development and meticulous inventory management. My leadership fostered a culture of excellence, significantly enhancing resident satisfaction and food safety standards. Skilled in multitasking and staff supervision, my approach combines creative culinary skills with effective team collaboration.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Sister of Charities of Nazareth
09.2023 - Current
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.

Executive Sous Chef

Twinbrook Assisted Living Apartments
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced dining experience by creating innovative and visually appealing menu items.
  • Balanced labor costs by effectively scheduling kitchen staff according to business needs.
  • Incorporated dietary restrictions into menu planning to accommodate diverse clientele needs.
  • Established strong relationships with local vendors, ensuring the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Sous Chef

Forest Hills Commons- Luxury Senior Living
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste through meticulous inventory management.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.

Chef

Holiday Inn Hotel
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance guests dining experience.
  • Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed hotel guests expectations.

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Waste reduction
  • Recipes and menu planning

Certification

Serv-Safe Manager Certification

Exp. 09/2025

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Sister of Charities of Nazareth
09.2023 - Current

Executive Sous Chef

Twinbrook Assisted Living Apartments
10.2020 - 09.2023

Sous Chef

Forest Hills Commons- Luxury Senior Living
10.2017 - 10.2020

Chef

Holiday Inn Hotel
09.2013 - 09.2017

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