Taylor Watkins
Wilmington
Summary
Hardworking and motivated professional seeking to transition into a new field. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn quickly. Brings a positive attitude, excellent teamwork skills, and a commitment to delivering quality results in every task.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Beer Barrio
01.2018 - Current
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with suppliers to acquire high-quality ingredients.
- Developed and maintained prep lists, line check systems, and opening/closing procedures to ensure operational consistency.
- Maintained high standards of food presentation and consistency, ensuring every dish met brand quality guidelines.
Cook
Nollies Taco Joint
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoggard High School
Wilmington, NC12-2010
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food production management
- Performance monitoring
- Attention to detail
- BOH operations
- Health inspections
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen staff coordination
Certification
ServSafe - Exp: 2028
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Beer Barrio
01.2018 - Current
Cook
Nollies Taco Joint
06.2017 - 01.2018
Manager
Jersey Mike's Subs
05.2015 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Hoggard High School