LUKE STEPHENS
West Lafayette
Summary
Motivated [Job Title] focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with delicious foods. Effective at training, disciplining and motivating staff to achieve new heights of skill and performance. Proven history in team leadership, group time management and multitasking.
Experienced culinary professional with a strong background in kitchen management and operations. Developed and implemented comprehensive kitchen policies and quality standards, ensuring adherence to food safety regulations. Conducted regular staff meetings to facilitate communication regarding menu changes and performance evaluations, contributing to a cohesive team environment. Trained and mentored junior staff, enhancing their culinary skills and promoting high standards of food preparation across diverse menu offerings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
Compass Group
West Lafayette
2021.02 - Current
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies, procedures and quality standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, safety protocols and performance reviews.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
Sous Chef
Morrison living
West Lafayette
2023.12 - 2024.06
- Prepared and executed diverse menu items, ensuring consistent quality and presentation across all dining services.
- Coordinated kitchen operations, maximizing efficiency and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering culinary skills and enhancing overall team performance.
Kitchen Supervisor
Trilogy
West Lafayette
2018.10 - 2020.01
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of kitchen personnel.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
Shift Supervisor
Casey's
Veedersburg
2015.04 - 2018.08
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
Education
High school diploma -
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
Morocco, INSkills
- Management
- Leadership
- Catering Oversight
- Food Handling
- Team Management
- Sanitizing Understanding
- Kitchen Management
- Kitchen Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Preparation Oversight
- Cooking
- High-Volume Dining
- Food Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Shift Management
- Food Safety Understanding
- Supervising Experience
- Teardown Experience
- Banquet Experience
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Sous Chef
Morrison living
2023.12 - 2024.06
Kitchen Supervisor
Compass Group
2021.02 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Trilogy
2018.10 - 2020.01
Shift Supervisor
Casey's
2015.04 - 2018.08
High school diploma -
North Newton Jr-Sr High School