Andrew Jones
Washington
Summary
Dynamic Chef with a robust background at L'Ardente, specializing in kitchen management and food safety. Excelled in optimizing workflows and enhancing food quality, demonstrating exceptional knife skills and team collaboration. Achieved a significant reduction in cross-contamination risks through meticulous sanitation practices.
Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
L'Ardente
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food plating and presentation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation guidelines
- Workflow optimization
- Staff coordination
- Menu development
Accomplishments
- Prepared 10,000 meals, including appetizers and desserts, for high-volume catering event.
- Ensured safe and efficient kitchen operations while managing a BOH staff of 11.
- Designed whole new menu, including meal selections, beverages and pricing.
- Awarded Certified Chef de Cuisine in October 2019 for chef's knowledge, skills and culinary experience in food preparation
- Awarded Michelin Star in 2022 for Quality of ingredients, Flavor harmony, Chef's personality, Technical mastery
Certification
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certificate – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- Worldchefs Global Hospitality Certification – Various Levels – World Association of Chefs Societies.
- Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
- Food Allergy Training Certificate–Food Allergy Research & Education or MenuTrinfo.
- Certified Master Chef (CMC) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
- American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional®(ACS CCP®)-American Cheese Society.
- ACF Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) – American Culinary Federation.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
L'Ardente
01.2018 - 02.2025
- Safe Quality Food Practitioner Certificate – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- Worldchefs Global Hospitality Certification – Various Levels – World Association of Chefs Societies.
- Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
- Food Allergy Training Certificate–Food Allergy Research & Education or MenuTrinfo.
- Certified Master Chef (CMC) - American Culinary Federation (ACF).
- American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional®(ACS CCP®)-American Cheese Society.
- ACF Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC) – American Culinary Federation.
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