Derek Webber
White Hall
Summary
Results-driven culinary professional with over five years of experience in kitchen management and inventory control. Expertise in food safety compliance and culinary creativity, contributing to improved meal quality and streamlined operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chef
The Grainery Bar & Grill
Pleasant Plains
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Prepared diverse menu items using fresh, local ingredients.
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure timely meal service.
- Collaborated with staff to create daily specials and seasonal dishes.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Monitored food inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Developed recipes to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in food handling practices.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Monitored quality, presentation, and quantities of plated food across line.
- Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Organized special events such as banquets or buffets requiring complex menus or decorations.
Plant Operator
SIC Recycling
Riverton
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated machinery for processing recyclable materials efficiently.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows.
- Maintained accurate logs of production activities and material usage.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure product standards were met.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and supplies effectively.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Monitored gauges, indicators, and meters to ensure optimal performance of plant systems.
- Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes.
Operation's Supervisor
AntiqueRanch
Ashland
02.2005 - 08.2017
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stock for efficient workflow.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities upkeep.
- Streamlined processes to improve efficiency in daily tasks.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Provided support to other departments as needed to meet organizational goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lanphier High School
Springfield, IL06-1986
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Kitchen management
- Recipe creation
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Performance management
- Call center management
- Workflow management
- Active listening
- Goal setting
- Research
- Customer escalations
- Account management
- Team leadership
- Work prioritization
Certification
Managerial food service certificate, Cass Co, IL
Timeline
Chef
The Grainery Bar & Grill
02.2019 - 12.2024
Plant Operator
SIC Recycling
09.2017 - 03.2019
Operation's Supervisor
AntiqueRanch
02.2005 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Lanphier High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Management
Southern New Hampshire University