Aaron Harding
Surprise
Summary
Experienced cook with expertise in team leadership and staff training, focusing on individual strengths to enhance kitchen performance. Demonstrated success in inventory management, menu development, and adherence to safety protocols. Strong communication and time management skills contribute to efficient kitchen operations and high-quality food preparation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Blackstone Country Club
Peoria
01.2020 - Current
- Evaluated cooks' performance through regular reviews and constructive feedback sessions.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, including ingredient preparation, cooking, and cleanup tasks.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.
- Trained new cooks on proper dish preparation techniques to adhere to recipes.
- Conducted inventory checks to identify kitchen equipment and supply restocking needs.
- Coordinated setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet events for seamless operations.
- Managed banquet servers by assigning tasks and monitoring service quality.
- Processed cash, check, debit, and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system efficiently.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
Surprise06-2020
Skills
- Menu planning and food preparation
- Inventory and waste management
- Team leadership and employee training
- Performance evaluation and staff coordination
- Cost reduction strategies
- Kitchen workflow optimization
- Banquet coordination and event management
- Point-of-sale operations
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handlers Card
- ServSafe Alcohol Certified
Timeline
Lead Cook
Blackstone Country Club
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Valley Vista High School
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