Keith Howard
Johnson City
Summary
My name is Keith Howard, and I’ve been cooking professionally for the past 8 years. I’m driven, love what I do, and hold myself to a higher standard of what’s expected of me. I know many things when it comes to cooking and love to teach said skills in safety and sanitation. I’m currently studying to to be a certified culinarian through the ACF.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditor
Southern Craft BBQ
Johnson City
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated food orders and ensured timely delivery to service staff.
- Managed inventory levels and communicated needs to maintain stock.
- Assisted in training new staff on expediting processes and systems.
- Supported kitchen operations by actively participating in food prep or dishwashing during downtime.
Line Lead
The foundry
Denver
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised daily operations on the production floor at The Foundry.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to ensure efficient production.
- Given time, was able to learn and prep a variety of seafood, protein, and vegetables
Line Lead
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Charlotte
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Well versed in all parts of the line, with the ability to train on every station
- Set up, prep, and manage daily line chores and workflow
- Helped create daily specials of necessary quality
- Assorted heavy catering kitchen in activities and banquet events
Education
North Lincoln High School
Lincolnton, NCSkills
- Well versed in food safety measures and has been responsible of cleaning kitchens for health inspections
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize what matters in any given scenario
- Above average knife work skills
- Holds a wealth knowledge of basics, and fundamentals of cooking as well as many tips and tricks from years of kitchen experience
Timeline
Expeditor
Southern Craft BBQ
08.2023 - Current
Line Lead
The foundry
12.2021 - 07.2023
Line Lead
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
09.2019 - 11.2022
North Lincoln High School