Andre Jones
Las Vegas
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 25 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens and catering events. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven communication skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Evergreen Care Center
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Chef
Sammy's Bar-B-Que Catering Company
08.2022 - Current
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Cooks and prepares meals for catering events
- Responsible for set up and clean up of events
- Supervise staff in areas of set up, food preparation etc.
Cook
Healthcare Fresno
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
Cook
Valley Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2019
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
Fresno, CASkills
- Menu Planning
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Customer Service
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Certification
- Culinary Arts Specialist, Institute of Technology - 2010
Timeline
Cook
Evergreen Care Center
06.2023 - Current
Chef
Sammy's Bar-B-Que Catering Company
08.2022 - Current
Cook
Healthcare Fresno
03.2022 - 10.2022
Cook
Valley Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
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