ADAM KIEFER
Penn Hills
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Seasoned professional familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Giant Eagle
Freedom
12.2021 - Current
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supervised production staff, ensuring effective workflow and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily production schedules, aligning operations with targets and enhancing overall efficiency.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation and safety procedures, facilitating smooth onboarding and compliance.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity in production operations.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with management to resolve production issues and streamline operations.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
Line cook
Capital Grille
Pittsburgh
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunctions.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Coordinated service among food runners and kitchen staff to streamline meal delivery.
- Created new recipes reflecting consumer tastes and nutritional needs while adhering to budget constraints.
Cold Cook
UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared ingredients for soups, sauces, and salads, ensuring readiness for efficient meal service.
- Created innovative recipes reflecting consumer preferences, nutritional standards, and budget constraints.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Implemented sanitation practices to maintain food safety and prevent spoilage.
Cook
Dive Bar and Grille
Wexford
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
Expediter/Sous Chef/Kitchen Assistant Manager
Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe
Allison Park
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Created and maintained systems to track progress of key products and presented continuous improvement ideas to facilitate on-time and accurate product completion and delivery.
- Reviewed master production schedule to determine possible and actual shortages and alerted proper authorities of potential problems in meeting customer needs.
- Assessed current inventories and brought in supplies to keep stock within optimal levels for expected demands.
- Collaborated with management, sales and engineering to adjust plans and maintain targets.
- Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
Line Cook
Jasons Deli
Cranberry
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products resulting in consistently high scores on health inspections.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen by regularly mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing all utensils and glassware.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Beattie Technical College
Allison Park06-2018
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Workflow optimization
- High-volume production
- Food Safety Standards
- Ingredient inspection
- Knife skills
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Problem solving
- Cleaning and organization
- Focused and disciplined
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Giant Eagle
12.2021 - Current
Line cook
Capital Grille
04.2021 - 10.2021
Cold Cook
UPMC Shadyside
01.2019 - 04.2021
Cook
Dive Bar and Grille
10.2018 - 11.2018
Expediter/Sous Chef/Kitchen Assistant Manager
Over the Bar Bicycle Cafe
08.2017 - 10.2018
Line Cook
Jasons Deli
01.2015 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Beattie Technical College