George Cumia
Lowell
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, excelling in inventory management and staff supervision. Enhanced menu offerings through innovative recipe development, while fostering teamwork and achieving rapid ticket times during peak hours. Committed to food safety and maintaining high culinary standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage
Cedar Lake, IN
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through efficient stock control measures.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff, fostering teamwork and enhancing productivity.
- Developed and implemented new recipes, improving menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated daily food preparation schedules to optimize workflow and service speed.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food items, maintaining high culinary standards.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
FDR Hight School
Brooklyn, NY06.2011
Skills
Multitasking and organization
Customer service
Food safety
Inventory management
Staff supervision
Kitchen management
Inventory control
Waste reduction
Safe food handling
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Cleaning and sanitation
Ordering supplies
Staff management
Team collaboration and leadership
Food production management
Recipes and menu planning
Food and beverage management
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Team leadership
Critical thinking
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
FDR Hight School