Kirk Townsend
Kiln
Summary
Dedicated Executive Steward with expertise in inventory management, kitchen safety, and food quality control. Proven ability to implement waste reduction practices and enhance staff training, contributing to operational efficiency, exceptional customer service, preping and cooking meals
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Steward
ESS Support Services Worldwide
Lafayette
03.2014 - Current
- Supervised cleaning and sanitation processes to maintain high hygiene standards.
- Ensured that all kitchen areas are properly cleaned and sanitized in accordance with health regulations.
- Implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for kitchen management.
- Coordinated with culinary staff to ensure timely service and quality food presentation.
- Oversaw inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Created cleaning staff schedules to enhance workforce coverage and efficiency.
- Facilitated communication with team members to address and resolve operational issues.
- Investigated complaints concerning food quality or service received from customers.
- Provided guidance and direction to kitchen staff regarding product ordering, storage and usage guidelines.
- Implemented waste reduction practices to enhance sustainability in food service operations.
- Preping and cooking meals
Skills
- Food safety management
- Food quality control
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
- Staff training
- Preping and cooking meals
Certification
TWIC, Safe Gulf/IADC Rig Pass Card, Water Survival/HUET, Swing Rope
Timeline
Executive Steward
ESS Support Services Worldwide
03.2014 - Current