JWAKIN WHITTER
Hilton Head Island, South
Corolina, Hilton
Summary
Conscientious individual bringing proven experience in high-volume dining restaurants. Manages large number of covers while motivating and supervising cooking team. Innovative and resourceful team player with expertise in farm-to-table concepts and creative menu development.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Kensington Golf and Country Club
Naples
10.2024 - Current
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
Lead Line Cook
Kenington Golf and Country Club
Naples
12.2023 - Current
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Troubleshot any kitchen equipment issues or malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Supervised the inventory of food items to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
Lead Line Cook
The Surf LLc
Nantucket
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Washed and cut ingredients for quick meal assembly.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing guest inquiries or complaints.
Lead Line Cook
Striper Restaurant
Kennebunkport
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Prepared sandwiches, specialty items and custom orders to meet guest requests.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Lead Line Cook
Kensington Golf and Country Club
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Mentored and trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
Grill cook and Banquet Cook
Theodore Roosevelt Medora
Medora
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes
- Prepared meals for a’la’carte restaurants and banquets
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
- Assisted in preparation of menu items ranging from burgers to sandwiches.
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
- Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall productivity and workflow.
Banquet Cook and Lead Cook
Quail Ridge County Club, Florida
Boynton Beach
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Senior Cook and Supervisor
Omni Hotel and Resorts, Carolina, U
04.2016 - 11.2021
- S.A, U.S.A, Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Cook
Moon Palace Hotel, Ocho Rios
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Senior Cook
Royalton White Sands
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Prepared Italian dishes, pasta, meats (steaks and lamb) and sauces
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Developed portion specifications for all dishes
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
Cook
Club Ambience Hotel
St. Ann
12.2011 - 03.2015
- Prepared Jamaican cuisines, salads, sauces, dressings and soups
- Received and checked off products and supplies to stock kitchen areas
- Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in- house special events and catering.
Ferncourt High
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent
- Mentored kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles
- Supervised and enhanced work of 5-person team producing more than 350 plates per day
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
HACCAP Training and Certification Various hotels -
01.2019
Bellaire Skills Training Center -
01.2014
Browns Town High School CXC
01.2009
NTVET Certificate in Food and Beverage, Restaurant Management and Supervision Caribbean Examination Council) passes -
01.2007
Skills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Large Volume Cooking
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Deep Fryer Operation Safety
- Short Order Cooking
Timeline
Line Cook
Kensington Golf and Country Club
10.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
The Surf LLc
05.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Line Cook
Kenington Golf and Country Club
12.2023 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Striper Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Line Cook
Kensington Golf and Country Club
10.2022 - 05.2023
Grill cook and Banquet Cook
Theodore Roosevelt Medora
04.2022 - 10.2022
Banquet Cook and Lead Cook
Quail Ridge County Club, Florida
11.2021 - 04.2022
Senior Cook and Supervisor
Omni Hotel and Resorts, Carolina, U
04.2016 - 11.2021
Cook
Moon Palace Hotel, Ocho Rios
04.2016 - 10.2016
Senior Cook
Royalton White Sands
02.2015 - 03.2016
Cook
Club Ambience Hotel
12.2011 - 03.2015
Ferncourt High
HACCAP Training and Certification Various hotels -
Bellaire Skills Training Center -
Browns Town High School CXC