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Donald Smith

Jonesboro

Summary

Dynamic Kitchen Manager at The Pour Taproom with a proven track record in food safety compliance and inventory oversight. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through strategic scheduling and reduced food waste, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Recognized for exceptional culinary operations management and analytical problem-solving skills, consistently exceeding health department standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

The Pour Taproom
08.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.

Janitorial Supervisor

Janitorial Solutions
02.2014 - 08.2020
  • Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and costs.
  • Trained staff on safe operation of cleaning equipment, tools, devices and chemical and cleaning agents to efficiently perform duties and reduce harm to floors, fixtures, staff and environment.
  • Prepared and presented reports of hours worked, staff assignments, and tasks and duties performed to properly allocate department expenses and maintain budget.
  • Improved cleanliness and organization of facilities by implementing effective janitorial procedures and protocols.
  • Assessed facility needs, recommending appropriate cleaning solutions and methods for optimal results.
  • Cultivated a strong reputation for exceptional janitorial services by consistently exceeding client expectations through meticulous attention to detail.

Education

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
03-2020

Skills

  • Proficient in task management
  • Customer engagement
  • Food safety compliance
  • Inventory oversight
  • Culinary preparation
  • Culinary operations management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Vendor relations
  • Sanitation standards
  • Scheduling
  • Organizational strategy development

Certification

Servsafe

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

The Pour Taproom
08.2022 - Current

Janitorial Supervisor

Janitorial Solutions
02.2014 - 08.2020

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Savannah College of Art And Design

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