Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Objective
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Erika Jordan

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

In applying for this position I will be utilizing knowledge I acquired through my culinary arts diploma and through skills I developed working in restaurants for over 17 years. Through the positions listed, I have acquired in-depth and diverse knowledge about the field that I hope to fully utilize in this new position. My extensive experience working in both large and small restaurants, as well as my academic background, will enable me to bring a full range of skills to the position I'm applying for.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Chef

Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted Head Chef in preparation of menus for special occasions and events.
  • Monitored stock levels and placed orders to ensure adequate supplies were available.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards in kitchen and dining areas, including sanitation of equipment and surfaces.
  • Checked the quality of raw materials before using them in order to maintain high standards of food production.
  • Ensured all food items were cooked at correct temperatures and stored correctly after cooking.
  • Participated in staff training sessions on topics such as health and safety measures, food hygiene practices.

Kitchen Cook

Help Of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed recipes to meet consumer tastes, nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.

Owner/Operator

Hot Buns, hand rolled bagels and more
Las Vegas, NV
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Created startup bagel shop
  • Operations
  • Sanitation
  • Ordering
  • Scheduling
  • Marketing

Sous Chef/Assistant Room Chef

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
1 2018 - 05.2019
  • Management of six outlets. In Room dining, Pool kitchen, bowling snack bar, sports book snack bar, team dining, and Aviation ( owners airplane food)
  • Ordering
  • Scheduling
  • Delegating
  • Sanitation

Cook I

Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
Las Vegas, NV
01.2016 - 1 2018
  • Line production
  • Sanitation

Cook 1

Trump Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
12.2013 - 12.2015
  • Line production of all stations
  • Delegating
  • Development of daily specials
  • Sanitation
  • Expediting

Line cook

Eat
Las Vegas, NV
10.2012 - 11.2013
  • Line production of all stations
  • Expediting
  • Sanitation

Sous Chef

Oak Street Bistro
Conway, AR
12.2009 - 12.2011
  • Line production of all stations
  • Ordering
  • Scheduling
  • Sanitation

Lead Cook

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, NV
12.2009 - 10.2010
  • Line production of all stations
  • Delegating
  • Sanitation

Lead Cook

Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Las Vegas, NV
12.2006 - 12.2009
  • Line production of all stations
  • Ordering
  • Delegating
  • Sanitation
  • Maintain master inventory and prep list

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Western Culinary Institute
1996

Objective

Always looking to expand my culinary knowledge and skills.

Timeline

Assistant Chef

Resorts World Las Vegas
09.2023 - Current

Kitchen Cook

Help Of Southern Nevada
05.2023 - 09.2023

Owner/Operator

Hot Buns, hand rolled bagels and more
05.2019 - 05.2023

Cook I

Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres
01.2016 - 1 2018

Cook 1

Trump Hotel
12.2013 - 12.2015

Line cook

Eat
10.2012 - 11.2013

Sous Chef

Oak Street Bistro
12.2009 - 12.2011

Lead Cook

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
12.2009 - 10.2010

Lead Cook

Eiffel Tower Restaurant
12.2006 - 12.2009

Sous Chef/Assistant Room Chef

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
1 2018 - 05.2019

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Western Culinary Institute
Erika Jordan