Jack Brandes
Fedscreek,KY
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 40 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
ESS Support Services/Compass Group
07.2020 - 09.2025
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation standards.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Implemented new cooking methods, improving service speed while maintaining dish quality and consistency.
- Conducted regular kitchen inspections to comply with health regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
- 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.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Canteen Chief
Veterans Canteen Service
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline operational workflows and enhance productivity.
- Streamlined daily operations to enhance workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts, Business Management
Cypress College
Cypress, CA06-1984
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Denver, CO06-1975
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Cost reduction
- Recipe creation
- Seasonal menu planning
Certification
- Training - Serve Safe Managers 5 year certificate. 2019 to 2024
- Department of th Navy Food Service Managers 5 Year Certificate. 2013 to 2018
- Department of the Army Food Service managers 5 year Certificate. 2013 to 2018
Timeline
Head Chef
ESS Support Services/Compass Group
07.2020 - 09.2025
Canteen Chief
Veterans Canteen Service
09.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts, Business Management
Cypress College
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School