Hyde Mckinney
JEFFERSONVILLE
Summary
Head chef with strong 3+ years of experience in food service and hospitality. Knowledgeable in managing full-service kitchen and overseeing work of fellow employees in food safety, serving a quality product, and dealing with customers
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef/Manager in Training
Cottage Cafe
Middletown
04.2023 - Current
- Worked both sides of kitchen(hot/cold)
- Trained new employees
- Opened and closed whole kitchen
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Supervised kitchen staff, providing training on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen environment at all times.
- Created and implemented inventory management practices for efficient stock control.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations to uphold restaurant standards.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support.
- Trained new kitchen staff in food safety regulations and proper cooking techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, utensils, floors, walls, ensuring that all areas are kept clean and sanitary at all times.
- Monitored food production to guarantee quality standards were met.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and made sure they were met
- Established portion control guidelines to reduce waste and maximize profits.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Resolved conflicts between kitchen staff members in a professional manner.
Education
Eastern High School
Middletown, KYSkills
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Training development
- Time management
Certification
- Certified Food Manager Traning Course - Department of Public Health and Wellness - Issued June 9th 2025
Timeline
Head Chef/Manager in Training
Cottage Cafe
04.2023 - Current
Eastern High School