Jorge Pemberton
Newark,United States
Summary
Responsible professional skilled in ingredient preparation, batch cooking and plating. Brings stamina for lifting heavy items and standing for long periods of time. Knowledgeable and precise individual committed to maintaining clean, orderly kitchen and delivering high-quality, delicious food.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Comfort Inn & Suites
Newark, United States
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as ovens, stoves, fryers.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and food materials.
- Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Experimented with new recipes and ingredients to refresh menu offerings.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
Chef
Compass Group gourmet dining / Seton Hall Law School
Newark, United States
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Grill cook
- Banquet cook
- Line cook
- Prep cook
Line Cook
Forest Hills Country Club
Bloomfield, United States
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Prep food
- Cook on the line
- Grill cook
- Fryer
- Saute
Grill Cook/Line Cook
TURTLE BACK ZOO
West Orange, United States
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Working the grill
- Working the fryer
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Grand Summit Hotel
Summit, United States
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Line cook
- Prep cook
Sous Chef
Levels lounge
Newark, United States
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Prep food
- Cook on the line
- Inventory
Head Cook
CAMBRIA HOTEL
West Orange, United States
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Line cook
- Prep cook
- Take inventory
- Banquet cook
Chef
Kemper sports - Warinnco Cafe Sport center Park
Elizabeth, United States
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Lead line cook
- Prep cook
- Banquet
Head Line Cook
Kemper Sports - Rock Spring Golf Club
West Orange, United States
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Preparation of food for service.
- Have food cooked in a timely manner.
- Take inventory for food and beverage.
- Have everything clean and sanitized.
- Shipping and receiving.
Cook/Prep
Sigri Indian BBQ
Newark, United States
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Cook/ prep
- Cook food and have it done in a timely manner and have it ready for each station that requires to be replenish.
Head Line Cook
Brew Shot
Jersey City, United States
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Head cook
- Prep cook
Head Cook, Deli Clerk, Produce Clerk, Dishwasher
La Plaza Supermarket
Newark, United States
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
- Promptly and empathetically handled guest concerns and complaints.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage or cross-contamination.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk.
- Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Routinely moved and stocked food products weighing up to [75] pounds.
- Diligently restocked work stations and display cases.
- Cooked and packaged large batches of food that were prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
- Prepped items for later use to save staff time during busy hours.
Line Cook
Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
Newark, United States
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Assembled food orders while maintaining appropriate portion control.
- Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service or stored them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
- Prepared all food orders within a time frame.
Line Cook
El Montane Resturant
Queens, United States
03.2010 - 11.2014
- Line cook
- Preparation of recipes
- Purchasing
- Shipping and receiving
Security Guard
AXEL SECURITY/ ELMHURST DAIRY
Jamaica, United States
08.2007 - 11.2014
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.
Security Guard
Mclane Security
Manhattan, United States
11.2006 - 07.2007
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pheonix University
Phoenix, AZ03-2007
Skills
Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Inventory management
- Food preparation and sanitation
- Time management
- Menu planning and portion control
- Cleaning and organization
- Allergen awareness
- Food presentation and grilling techniques
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Deep fryer operation
- Sauce preparation
- Ordering and stocking
Certification
- Google Cyber Security Certificate, 09/01/24, Present
- ServSafe
- Culinary
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Lead Cook
Comfort Inn & Suites
08.2024 - 03.2025
Chef
Compass Group gourmet dining / Seton Hall Law School
01.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Forest Hills Country Club
05.2022 - 04.2023
Grill Cook/Line Cook
TURTLE BACK ZOO
04.2022 - 11.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
The Grand Summit Hotel
09.2020 - 04.2021
Sous Chef
Levels lounge
08.2020 - 02.2021
Head Cook
CAMBRIA HOTEL
12.2019 - 04.2020
Chef
Kemper sports - Warinnco Cafe Sport center Park
09.2019 - 12.2019
Head Line Cook
Kemper Sports - Rock Spring Golf Club
05.2019 - 12.2019
Cook/Prep
Sigri Indian BBQ
11.2018 - 03.2019
Head Cook, Deli Clerk, Produce Clerk, Dishwasher
La Plaza Supermarket
08.2017 - 01.2018
Head Line Cook
Brew Shot
06.2017 - 08.2018
Line Cook
Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown
03.2015 - 05.2017
Line Cook
El Montane Resturant
03.2010 - 11.2014
Security Guard
AXEL SECURITY/ ELMHURST DAIRY
08.2007 - 11.2014
Security Guard
Mclane Security
11.2006 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pheonix University
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