Cameron Clay
Indianapolis,In
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Flatwater Restaurant, excelling in staff training and kitchen management. Expert in food safety and inventory control, successfully streamlined operations to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Passionate about culinary excellence and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Mousetrap Bar
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Began career as Line Cook at start of 2023; advanced to Kitchen Manager position by August, maintaining role through the following year.
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Flatwater Restaurant on the Canal
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Began career as Line Cook in 2015, gaining foundational culinary skills. Rejoined as Line Cook in 2019 after several years out of state. Advanced to Line Lead within one year, enhancing team productivity. Promoted to Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef, managing kitchen operations for two years. Collaborated with head chef on menu development and staff training. Streamlined kitchen processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation compliance. Transitioned to new opportunities after successful tenure in management.
Line Cook
Union Jacks Pub
Indianapolis, IN
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Pursued temporary employment amidst nationwide shutdown to support income. Served as Line Cook for approximately one year, contributing to meal preparation and service.
Line Cook
Monon Food Company
Indianapolis, IN
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Initiated culinary career as host, quickly transitioning to kitchen roles. Worked at Flatwater while maintaining full-time position. Spent one year gaining valuable experience before committing to Flatwater. Departed from previous role due to inconsistent business and limited hours.
Line Cook
La Chinita Poblana
Indianapolis, IN
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Initiated culinary career as dishwasher, rapidly advancing to cook role.
- Managed flatwater kitchen operations while assisting in reopening of restaurant at garage food hall in 2022.
- Trained staff during three-month temporary position to ensure smooth restaurant launch.
Education
Herron Highschool
Indianapolis, IN04.2015
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Inventory control
- Waste reduction
- Safe food handling
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Staff management
Timeline
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Mousetrap Bar
01.2023 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Union Jacks Pub
01.2021 - 12.2021
Kitchen Manager/Line Cook
Flatwater Restaurant on the Canal
01.2019 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Monon Food Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
Line Cook
La Chinita Poblana
08.2013 - 12.2014
Herron Highschool