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Keyontwanetta Cook

Savannah

Summary

Professional kitchen manager with strong expertise in back-of-house operations. Proven ability to lead and collaborate with teams to achieve goals and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in inventory management, food safety protocols, and staff training. Reliable, results-driven, and focused on maintaining high standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

BOH Manager

The Smoking Egg
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols and quality standards.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service and fostering repeat business.
  • Monitored food quality at all stages of production, ensuring consistently high standards were met across all dishes served.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined BOH processes and procedures.
  • Streamlined communication channels between FOH and BOH teams to improve overall restaurant efficiency.
  • Organized stockroom for quick and safety-centered workflow and prepared for company inspections.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.

Line Cook

Orleans Brews and Beignets
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
  • Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.

BOH Trainer

JROD Ihop
10.2014 - 05.2022
  • Developed and delivered training programs to enhance staff proficiency in food preparation and safety protocols.
  • Mentored new hires on operational procedures, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Facilitated ongoing training sessions, promoting best practices for kitchen efficiency and productivity.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback to team members.
  • Implemented onboarding processes that reduced training time while maintaining quality standards among new employees.
  • Monitored compliance with sanitation guidelines, leading initiatives that improved overall kitchen cleanliness and organization.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction with consistent quality control measures in the BOH operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charles R Drew HS
Riverdale, GA
05-2012

Skills

  • Performance evaluation and feedback
  • Professionalism and work ethic
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sanitation and cleanliness
  • Food safety compliance
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Multitasking and task delegation
  • Reliability
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Timeline

BOH Manager

The Smoking Egg
06.2025 - 09.2025

Line Cook

Orleans Brews and Beignets
10.2021 - 07.2022

BOH Trainer

JROD Ihop
10.2014 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Charles R Drew HS

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