Kathleen Marsh Helvestor
George Town
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager/Chef with a proven track record of enhancing food safety and sanitation while fostering a culture of teamwork at Self Employed My Own Catering. Skilled in multitasking and organization, adept at mentoring staff, and improving meal service quality. Achieved a significant reduction in food cost by optimizing supply orders and inventory management.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Self Employed My Own Catering
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Chef
Self Employed
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Chef Manager
Doctors Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2017
- Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination. Preparing food for all patients according to their illness
Education
High School Diploma -
Cayman Islands High School
George Town, Cayman Islands06-1987
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety and sanitation
- Food safety oversight
- Customer service
- Meal service
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Creative menu planning
- Food safety regulations
Timeline
Chef Manager
Doctors Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2017
Kitchen Manager/Chef
Self Employed My Own Catering
Chef
Self Employed
High School Diploma -
Cayman Islands High School
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