Kaleb Grav
Dell Rapids
Summary
I am a hard working, reliable, and professional with a long history of kitchen work. i have experience as a manager, which has helped me build a strong foundation of staff organization, scheduling, and problem solving.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Gib's Sports Bars
Sioux Falls, SD
04.2024 - Current
- Managed kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised staff schedules and delegated daily tasks to optimize workflow.
- Trained new hires on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment usage.
- Implemented inventory control measures to reduce waste and manage costs.
- Collaborated with suppliers to maintain quality ingredient sourcing and timely deliveries.
- Monitored food quality standards, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to improve communication and address operational challenges.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
Head Cook
Pinz Bowling
Dell Rapids, SD
08.2019 - 03.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Developed and implemented menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction through diverse offerings.
- Trained new cooks on food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment operation.
- Engaged with customers to ensure customer satisfaction
Head Cook
Steve's Bar and Grill
Trent, SD
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitored food quality and presentation, maintaining high standards for customer dining experience.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Line Cook
Old 77 Bar and Grill
Dell Rapids, SD
02.2014 - 04.2016
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to menu specifications and established recipes.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes and reduce wait times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Trained new line cooks on cooking techniques and safety protocols to enhance team efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dell Rapids St Mary
Dell Rapids, SD05-2010
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Food preparation
- Staff training and development
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Product rotation
- Supply ordering
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Gib's Sports Bars
04.2024 - Current
Head Cook
Pinz Bowling
08.2019 - 03.2024
Head Cook
Steve's Bar and Grill
08.2016 - 07.2019
Line Cook
Old 77 Bar and Grill
02.2014 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Dell Rapids St Mary