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KEVIN JERUSALEM

KEVIN JERUSALEM

Taguig, Metro Manila

Summary

Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make a significant impact in any culinary environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.

Kitchen Manager

HAKATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.

Shift Supervisor

GIVE ME FIVE
12.2021 - 12.2023
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.

WAITER

PANCAKE HOUSE INC.
02.2016 - 04.2019
  • Managed a high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant guest atmosphere.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.

COOK

PANCAKE HOUSE INC.
11.2014 - 09.2016
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Maintain Food safety and Sanitation Standards.

SERVICE CREW

JOLLIBEE FOODS CORPORATION
11.2009 - 10.2014
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet high standards of service during peak hours.
  • Developed strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously during high-pressure situations.
  • Prepared food items accurately and quickly, adhering to strict food safety guidelines.
  • Provide Excellent Customer Service.
  • Maintain cleanliness in dining area at all times.

Education

Bachelor of Science - MARKETING MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI
West Rembo Makati, Metro Manila
04-2016

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen management
  • Inventory control
  • Waste reduction
  • Safe food handling
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Staff management
  • Operations management

Accomplishments

  • Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised a team of 5 staff members.

Affiliations

  • APICS – Association for Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management Institute
  • Society of Human Resource Management

Additional Information

I would like to express my interest in the Restaurant Worker position. I am self-motivated, resourceful, and progress-driven, with an extensive background in this industry. With a long-standing record of initiative and delivering results, I have developed and executed strategies that I believe will bring value to the food industry. Throughout my career, I have honed my hospitality and fine dining abilities. I am an astute problem solver capable of prioritizing and completing complex projects with proficiency. In my role as a Restaurant Worker, I exercised leadership, the ability to learn and grow, and food safety in contribution to team efforts and organizational improvements. I am open-minded and focused on new developments in my field. I have proven to be effective and motivational, with proficiency in and collaborative work. I enjoy brainstorming and coordinating efforts to achieve a common goal.

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Filipino
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bisayan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT
07.2024 - 02.2025

Kitchen Manager

HAKATA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
01.2024 - 06.2024

Shift Supervisor

GIVE ME FIVE
12.2021 - 12.2023

WAITER

PANCAKE HOUSE INC.
02.2016 - 04.2019

COOK

PANCAKE HOUSE INC.
11.2014 - 09.2016

SERVICE CREW

JOLLIBEE FOODS CORPORATION
11.2009 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - MARKETING MANAGEMENT

UNIVERSITY OF MAKATI

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