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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Software
Certification
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Chastin Thompson

Expert In Culinary Management And Processes
Oxford,MS

Summary

Diligent person possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need.

Overview

2
2
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bearded Mixology

Chastin Thompson
Oxford, MS
03.2014 - Current
  • Performed high-quality alcoholic beverages suited for one's personal desire.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations, including accounting, finance, HR, marketing and public relations.

Line Cook

Big Bad Breakfast
Oxford, MS
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Fried, grilled and baked foods such as beef, poultry and seafood.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Prepared average of 220 orders each shift.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.

General Manager

Gus's Fried Chicken
Oxford, MS
08.2014 - 11.2019
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
  • Enforced quality assurance protocols to deliver ideal customer experiences.
  • Devised and deployed successful marketing strategies, dramatically boosting store ranking.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.

Head Line Cook

City Grocery
Oxford, MS
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared items like bacon ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Safely used kitchen equipment such as RoboCoupe and knives, effectively reducing injuries and burns 25%.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Communicated closely with FOH Manager to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Produced over 80 fine dining dishes per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Prepared average of 80 orders each shift.
  • Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oxford High School, Oxford, MS
08.2002 - 05.2006
  • Member of JROTC, Student Council, Oxford High School Football Team, FCA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University Of Mississippi, University, MS
08.2006 - 05.2010

Skills

Clear oral/written communication

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Affiliations

  • Freemason (Arthur Herod Lodge No. 408

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Publisher

Certification

ServSafe Food Proctor

Timeline

ServSafe Food Proctor

06-2022

ServSafe Food Instructor

06-2022
Line Cook - Big Bad Breakfast
01.2020 - 07.2020
Head Line Cook - City Grocery
01.2020 - 07.2020
General Manager - Gus's Fried Chicken
08.2014 - 11.2019
Bearded Mixology - Chastin Thompson
03.2014 - Current
University Of Mississippi - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
08.2006 - 05.2010
Oxford High School - High School Diploma,
08.2002 - 05.2006

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