Jesse LaCourte
Huntington Station,NY
Summary
- Quick learner
- Detail-oriented
- Able to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Works well in a team
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Leilu
Huntington, NY
07.2021 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Food Service Worker/prep Cook/cook/pizza Chef
North Eastern University (Chartwells)
Boston, MA
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Reduced workplace accidents with thorough safety training and regular equipment maintenance.
- Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures and processes.
Waitstaff
Event Temps
Boston, MA
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked in a group serving
- Plated food with kitchen staff and help coordinate
- Set up Events (Setting tables, Polishing utensils, setting up chafers, folding napkins, setting chairs
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Kitchen Worker
St. Elizabeths Medical Center,Brighton,MA
Boston, MA
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Executed patient's meal plans
- Prepared entrees, salads, and appetizers for over 300 daily customers.
- Stocked Receiving orders in store room
- Cooked on grill and served guest
- Prepared pizza's in world cuisine
- Filled coolers and kept stock
- Handled money transactions
Cook
Adalus Pizza & Cafe,Brighton,MA
Boston, MA
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Made pizza, sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads and more
- Worked in very busy environment
- Dish washed and Cleaned pots
Kitchen Worker
Restaurant Joanina,Huntington,NY
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Worked preparing food
- cleaning pots and pans
- unpacking and storing deliveries
- Prepared Pizza in wood burning brick oven and maintaining Temperature.
Education
GED -
Huntington High School
Huntington, NY11.
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Food Safety Regulations
Timeline
Head Chef
Leilu
07.2021 - Current
Food Service Worker/prep Cook/cook/pizza Chef
North Eastern University (Chartwells)
05.2019 - 06.2022
Waitstaff
Event Temps
03.2017 - 08.2017
Kitchen Worker
St. Elizabeths Medical Center,Brighton,MA
04.2015 - 02.2016
Cook
Adalus Pizza & Cafe,Brighton,MA
03.2013 - 08.2014
Kitchen Worker
Restaurant Joanina,Huntington,NY
05.2010 - 07.2012
GED -
Huntington High School