Katia Daniel
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as a Lead Prep Cook at Yard House Restaurant, excelling in menu planning and training new staff. Proven ability to enhance kitchen productivity and maintain high sanitation standards, fostering teamwork and delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for developing innovative recipes that elevate guest satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Prep Cook
Yard House Restaurant
04.2015 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes or special requests, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.
- Assumed leadership role when necessary during busy services or staff absences, coordinating team efforts to meet demand without sacrificing quality or speed of service.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills or techniques as required to meet evolving menu needs and kitchen demands.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
Sous Chef
CareSprings Nursing Home
01.2002 - 03.2010
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
Sous Chef
Carrabba"s Italian Grill
02.2004 - 03.2009
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Fostered positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and open communication among staff.
- Collaborated closely with head chef to develop recipes that significantly increased customer satisfaction.
- Achieved consistency in dish presentation, setting high standards that were replicated across all servings.
- Streamlined kitchen operations, reducing food waste through meticulous inventory management.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Team Leader
Sunshine Daycare
08.2004 - 09.2008
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
Accounting
Amelia High School
Cincinnati, OH05-1998
Skills
- Training new staff
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation procedures
- Stock rotation
- Menu planning
- Prep list creation
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Inventory stocking
- Knife safety
- Catering experience
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Lead Prep Cook
Yard House Restaurant
04.2015 - 06.2021
Team Leader
Sunshine Daycare
08.2004 - 09.2008
Sous Chef
Carrabba"s Italian Grill
02.2004 - 03.2009
Sous Chef
CareSprings Nursing Home
01.2002 - 03.2010
Accounting
Amelia High School
Food Safety Certification
Focuses on advanced topics, including developing food safety programs, monitoring practices, and ensuring compliance with regulations for supervisory roles. Proves that the holder understands crucial food safety practices to protect public heath.