- Strategy Games
- Music
- Video Gaming
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Outdoor Recreation
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Gym Workouts
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Baking
- Coding and Programming
- Camping
- Avid Reader
Benjamin Wood
Roswell
Summary
Enthusiastic Kitchen Lead with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Proven leader in high-pressure kitchen environments, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strong organizational and team management skills, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of food safety. Looking to apply these transferrable skills in dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Team Leader
Panera Bread
07.2024 - Current
- Evaluated individual performance of team members providing coaching when needed leading to overall improvements in skill level.
- Established positive working relationships among team members by fostering open communication channels.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations through diligent inspection of sanitation practices in the kitchen area.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment for optimal productivity.
Quality Control
Panera Bread
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defects and improve customer satisfaction.
- Developed and enforced quality control procedures, ensuring high standards were maintained.
- Followed quality control procedures.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
Food Runner
Studio Movie Grill
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly delivering food orders to tables and maintaining communication with kitchen staff.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for patrons.
- Assisted servers in attending to guests'' needs, ensuring a smooth service flow during peak hours.
- Adhered strictly to food safety guidelines while handling and transporting food items, protecting both guests and employees from potential health risks.
Education
No Degree - Mathematics
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Roswell, GA05-2023
Skills
- Team management
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Interests
Timeline
Kitchen Team Leader
Panera Bread
07.2024 - Current
Quality Control
Panera Bread
03.2023 - 07.2023
Food Runner
Studio Movie Grill
11.2022 - 03.2023
No Degree - Mathematics
Kennesaw State University
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
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