Neal Harris
Lexington,KY
Summary
Results-driven Cook Manager with expertise in kitchen management, ingredient sourcing, and sanitation standards, committed to optimizing workflows and enhancing team performance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Wagon Bones Grill
Versailles, KY
11.2012 - 07.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Developed and implemented menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
- Trained new cooks in food safety standards and culinary techniques for consistency.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by optimizing workflows and reducing prep time.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer dining experience through timely service.
- Led team meetings to discuss performance improvements, menu updates, and operational challenges.
- Adapted cooking methods to accommodate special dietary requests without compromising dish integrity or taste.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
- Upheld strict food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination or illness resulting from improper handling practices.
- Recruited and hired employees to build effective culinary team for $250K annual revenue-producing restaurant.
Assembly Team Leader/Logistics Coordinator
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Georgetown, KY
12.1995 - 11.2012
- Led assembly line operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained new team members on assembly techniques and equipment usage.
- Streamlined production workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between assembly teams and quality assurance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased output consistency and reduced defects.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely replenishment of materials for assembly processes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to team members.
- Reduced assembly errors with thorough quality control checks and immediate corrective actions.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined processes and increased productivity levels.
- Managed inventory control practices to prevent stock shortages or overages that could impact production timelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-1992
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL05-1988
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Ingredient sourcing
- Sanitation standards
- Temperature control
- Food pairings
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Meal planning
- Health regulations
- Food plating
Timeline
Cook Manager
Wagon Bones Grill
11.2012 - 07.2024
Assembly Team Leader/Logistics Coordinator
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
12.1995 - 11.2012
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
Roosevelt University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Kennedy-King College