Kaitlyn Brown
Jonesborough
Summary
I am a professional culinary specialist with proven track record in kitchen leadership and food preparation. Skilled in managing kitchen operations, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, flexible with changing needs. Reliable, adaptable, and equipped with excellent culinary skills and effective communication abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Kickback Jack's
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw timely completion of daily prep lists, ensuring essential mise en place was readily available for efficient service execution.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Facilitated ongoing training programs for line cooks, promoting professional growth and improving overall team performance.
- Monitored food quality at all stages of production, ensuring consistently high standards were met across all dishes served.
- Collaborated with management to set performance standards, leading to a more consistent dining experience for guests.
Assistant Manager
Wild Wing Cafe
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
Line Cook Supervisor
Kickback Jack's
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
- Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
Line Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- 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.
Assistant
Tri Liqour
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong personal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly mastering new software applications for various tasks.
Stocking Associate
Walmart
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Enhanced store organization by accurately stocking shelves and maintaining inventory control.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
- Examined and inspected stock items for defects and reported damages to supervisor.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Scanned, recorded and verified received inventory during regular shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with persistence.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn.
Production line worker
Randstad
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Company Overview: Koyo
- Production line worker.
- Shipment experience.
- Daily learning.
- Working different positions.
Assistant Manager
Roadrunner Markets
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Store #6061
- Sales position moved to Assistant Manager.
- Opening store, deposits taken to bank, making change.
- Giving excellent Customer Service/Care.
- Leading team/sharing knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
Sales associate
Ross
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Retail Store
- Sales associate.
- Cashier associate.
- Shipment handler.
Assistant Manager
Zumiez
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: Johnson City Mall.
- Sales position moved to Assistant Manager.
- Reaching Sales Quote.
- Opening and Closing Store Daily.
- Educating/Motivating employees to become better in position.
- Teamwork.
- Commission based.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
David Crockett High School
05.2018
Skills
- Management
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Dependability
- Eager to expanding Knowledge
- Flexibility
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Staff scheduling
- Task delegation
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Ordering supplies
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Professional attitude
- Food safety
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen organization
- Crew training
- Food allergen safety
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Kickback Jack's
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Wild Wing Cafe
10.2022 - 03.2024
Line Cook Supervisor
Kickback Jack's
12.2021 - 10.2022
Line Cook
Cheddars Stratch Kitchen
05.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant
Tri Liqour
09.2020 - 05.2021
Stocking Associate
Walmart
06.2020 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Olive Garden Restaurant
02.2020 - 04.2020
Production line worker
Randstad
08.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
Roadrunner Markets
01.2019 - 08.2019
Sales associate
Ross
08.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Manager
Zumiez
03.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
David Crockett High School
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