Marilyn Lacy
Bowie
Summary
Dynamic Chef Supervisor with a proven track record at Lucy's Fine Cuisine, enhancing kitchen efficiency through effective inventory management and waste reduction. Skilled in culinary expertise and staff training, I consistently elevated food presentation standards while ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
Experienced with kitchen operations and staff supervision, ensuring high standards of food quality and service. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to maintain efficient and harmonious kitchen environments. Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety regulations, ensuring consistent and safe meal preparation.
Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Supervisor
Lucy's Fine Cuisine
01.2021 - Current
- Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times and better quality control.
- Troubleshot equipment issues in the kitchen quickly so as not to disrupt operations or compromise food safety.
- Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and training kitchen staff members.
- Oversaw catering events from planning to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
- Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques, improving overall skill levels within the team.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems and reducing food waste.
- Utilized seasonal ingredients in menu development, offering fresh options that appealed to customers'' preferences.
- Supported cost control initiatives by carefully monitoring ingredient usage and portion sizes, reducing overall expenses.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Initiative Lay Ministry
Denver Seminary
Denver, CO03-2022
Skills
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen operations
- Food presentation
- Culinary expertise
- Menu development
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Cost control
- Food safety management
- Customer service
- Kitchen leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Certified Food Manager, Licensed with the State of MD. 10 plus years.
Timeline
Chef Supervisor
Lucy's Fine Cuisine
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Initiative Lay Ministry
Denver Seminary
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