Jessica A. Grant
Dearborn,MI
Summary
Reliable employee seeking position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task and training in whatever needs to be done. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in culinary and computers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Masker
Maaco Auto Body
Garden City , MI
2017.07 - Current
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Kitchen Coordinator
Brentwood Country Club
Brentwood , TN
2015.02 - 2017.05
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Accurately completed end-of-day financial tasks worth over several hundreds of dollars in cash and card transactions daily.
- Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
- Introduced KDS and POS for scheduling needs to successfully create long-term schedules for 3 daily shifts and 30 employees.
BOH Manager, Head Grill Cook
Murfs Burgers Beers & Brews
Brentwood , TN
2014.04 - 2017.04
- Supported smooth front end activities through steady product flow and accurate pricing.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
- Accepted merchandise and entered appropriate coding into company tracking system.
Broil Cook
Applebee’s
Belleville , MI
2014.02 - 2014.10
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Used KDS to operate all back of house computers
- Excel charts were essential to maintaining progress.
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Lincoln , PK, MI
2012.10 - 2013.04
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- New KDS to work on and configure the new protocols.
Bartender
Bronco’s Bar
Livonia , MI
2010.12 - 2012.09
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
- Reduced inventory losses by managing beverage inventory with POS.
Line Cook
Hooters Hotel/Casino
Las Vegas , NV
2008.11 - 2010.12
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations to address progress and negative trends.
Education
NV Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Las Vegas, NV06.2009
Diploma - General Studies
Allen Park – H.S
Allen Park, MI06.2007
Associate of Arts - Casino
Internship, Grill
10.2010
Skills
- MyNextep Experience (Adding UPC and Menu Changes)
- Project Planning Coordinator
- Equipment Installation & Preparation
- Teamwork Comminations & Collaboration
- Apple & Windows Proficiency
- Basic Network Experience
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
Additional Information
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino , Hooter’s Hotel & Casino Rio Hotel & Casino Bellagio Hotel & Casino
Timeline
Head Masker
Maaco Auto Body
2017.07 - Current
Kitchen Coordinator
Brentwood Country Club
2015.02 - 2017.05
BOH Manager, Head Grill Cook
Murfs Burgers Beers & Brews
2014.04 - 2017.04
Broil Cook
Applebee’s
2014.02 - 2014.10
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
2012.10 - 2013.04
Bartender
Bronco’s Bar
2010.12 - 2012.09
Line Cook
Hooters Hotel/Casino
2008.11 - 2010.12
NV Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Diploma - General Studies
Allen Park – H.S
Associate of Arts - Casino
Internship, Grill