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Jackson VanDam

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

I am a flexible cook with experience in all stations in the kitchen. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team settings and easy to get along with. Skilled in food preparation, food safety standards and I understand the importance of maintaining an organized and sanitary work space. I am hard working, dependable and very passionate about food preparation and presentation. Very open minded about new techniques and always looking to learn more from others.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Halls Chop House
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.

Private Chef

Kindred Farms
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Safely packaged and labeled each individual meal.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Shopped at specialty grocery stores to obtain ingredients needed for food preparation.
  • Worked preparing weekly meals for clients to events ranging from 10 - 200+.

Line Cook

E3 Chophouse
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Education

Culinary Arts

GRCC - Culinary Program
Grand Rapids, MI

High School Diploma -

Otsego High School
Otsego, MI
06.2016

Skills

  • Line Management
  • Highly Motivated
  • Crew Training
  • Professional Attitude
  • Fish and Seafood Preparation
  • Deep Fryer Operation
  • Food Safety
  • Food Allergen Safety
  • Knife Skills
  • Food Storage Procedures

Timeline

Line Cook

Halls Chop House
01.2023 - 10.2023

Private Chef

Kindred Farms
10.2022 - 10.2023

Line Cook

E3 Chophouse
07.2021 - 01.2023

Culinary Arts

GRCC - Culinary Program

High School Diploma -

Otsego High School

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