Leslie Gerrior
Boise
Summary
Dynamic Kitchen Manager with over 10 years of experience in food service operations. Skilled in team leadership, staff training, and customer service. Committed to ensuring compliance with health regulations while promoting a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Boise School District
Boise
10.2016 - Current
- Managed daily kitchen operations ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
- Supervised kitchen staff providing training and support for efficient workflow.
- Planned menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines for student meals.
- Coordinated inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
- Implemented sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Collaborated with school administration to ensure dietary restrictions were met.
- Monitored food preparation processes ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques and safety regulations.
- Promoted an atmosphere of teamwork among kitchen staff members by fostering open communication between team members.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for the kitchen.
- Evaluated employee performance through observation of work habits, attitude toward customers and adherence to company policies.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws governing food service operations.
Deli Manager
Kenny's IGA
Lincoln City
02.2003 - 06.2014
- Managed daily deli operations and supervised team members.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and customer service skills.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained positive relationships.
- Monitored daily sales reports to maximize profitability.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Developed weekly schedules for deli staff to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
Education
Elementary School Teaching
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05-2003
Skills
- Menu planning
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Sanitation protocols
- Customer service
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Boise School District
10.2016 - Current
Deli Manager
Kenny's IGA
02.2003 - 06.2014
Elementary School Teaching
Truckee Meadows Community College