Kody Gelske
Fort Collins
Summary
Dedicated chef with proven expertise in food safety, inventory management, and cooking techniques. Committed to ensuring health code compliance and fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Denver Rescue Mission
Wellington, CO
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals for diverse populations, ensuring dietary requirements were met.
- Managed food inventory and supplies, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes and enhance service speed.
- Trained new team members on food safety standards and kitchen procedures to maintain compliance.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health regulations and quality standards.
- Fostered positive team environment, encouraging communication and collaboration among kitchen staff members.
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
Deerfield Beach, FL
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Implemented food safety practices, reducing risk of contamination and waste.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures for efficiency.
- Monitored cooking times to uphold quality and consistency across dishes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Line Cook
The Whales RIb
Deerfield Beach, FL
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus, enhancing versatility in meal preparation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2028
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- De-escalation
- Health code compliance
- Conflict resolution
- MIcrosoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Adobe Premier pro, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
Timeline
Chef
Denver Rescue Mission
08.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
06.2021 - 07.2023
Line Cook
The Whales RIb
01.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Metropolitan State University of Denver