Professional Summary
Cook Supervisor with 8 years of kitchen management experience, specialising in guest-centric service, seasonal menu development, and food safety compliance. Currently leading a high-volume kitchen delivering 350+ daily covers with a 23% food cost. Proven ability to coach teams, maintain rigorous hygiene standards, and create dishes that keep patrons returning.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Operations
- Menu Development
- Food Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
Experience
Cook Supervisor — OCS
- Oversee a 12-person kitchen team serving 350+ daily covers while training new cooks on food safety best practices.
- Develop seasonal menus that increased lunch covers by 15% while keeping food costs at 23%.
- Maintain a 5-star food safety rating through regular training and strict HACCP compliance.
- Streamline inventory processes, reducing waste by 20% and saving $12,000 annually.
- Implement daily prep lists that improve service speed and keep line cooks focused.
Prep Cook — Academics Ltd
- Supported head chef by prepping ingredients for 300+ daily meals and ensuring all stations remained organised.
- Contributed to menu development by testing recipes and providing feedback on execution.
- Mentored new hires in basic cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
- Tracked inventory levels to minimise waste and keep pantry stocked without over-ordering.
- Maintained cleanliness across all prep areas, earning commendations during health inspections.
Cook Supervisor — WSCC
- Managed a kitchen team of 10 in preparing banquet and à la carte meals for 500+ guests weekly.
- Designed rotating menus that showcased local ingredients and reduced food cost to 24%.
- Led food safety training that kept the kitchen compliant with city health regulations.
- Implemented portion control measures that decreased waste by 15% and improved profitability.
- Coordinated with front-of-house leads to ensure smooth service flow during peak hours.
Education
Culinary Arts Diploma
Johnson & Wales University
Certifications
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Culinary Nutrition Certification