Brandy Jacob
Lewisville,NC
Summary
Restaurant professional with 26 years in FOH and BOH operations. Customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders. Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Culinary Professional/Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Longhorn Steakhouse
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and presentation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Managed inventory, monitored stock levels, and placed orders as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area while adhering to all health code regulations.
- Ensured adherence to sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to control expenses without sacrificing quality of food or service.
- Provided guidance and assistance to other cooks when necessary during peak hours.
- Monitored food production operations to ensure conformance with established standards for quality, freshness, portion size, temperature control and presentation.
Lead Line Cook/Closing Manager
Rody’s Tavern
Greensboro, North Carolina
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Planned, prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant specifications.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic
Northeast Senior High
06-2000
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Works well under pressure
- Extensive hospitality background
- Food and beverage specialist
- High-volume dining
- Food safety understanding
- Master of sales techniques
- Food Plating
- Cost Control
- Food presentation
Timeline
Service Culinary Professional/Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Longhorn Steakhouse
11.2021 - Current
Lead Line Cook/Closing Manager
Rody’s Tavern
07.2016 - 12.2023
High School Diploma - Basic
Northeast Senior High