Jacob Neptune
Cincinnati
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Stonecreek Dining Company
11.2022 - 12.2024
- Scheduling (Weekly)
- Managing labor (in/out times depending on business flow and ensuring staying under the designated labor for BoH)
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment. While completing monthly inventory for CoG.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders (daily produce, bi-weekly GFS, Sysco, Weekly EdDon) were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Cook/ Hourly Manager
Stone Creek Dinning Company
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Develop daily specials in conjunction with Sous and Executive chef
- Manage the line during closing times, ensuring proper health and safety procedures are followed
- Making and employing cleaning for daily/weekly/ and monthly cleaning
- End of night meat count and line check
- Make cleaning list
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Kitchen Manager
Another Broken Egg Cafe
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Sautee Cook
The Cabin
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Covered, dated, rotated and properly stored food items to preserve quality and freshness.
- Organized server tickets to expedite food orders.
- Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
- Maintained neat appearance and clean uniform to project professionalism to customers.
Grill/Cook/Prep
Oberlin College
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Wash, cut, and prepare fruits (melons, grapes, pineapple, etc) for sale
- Make puddings and flavored gelatin for sale
- Follow recipes in making dressings and other sauces
- Keep a clean and safe work area
- Make meals on large scale for dining halls
Grill Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Follow company procedures
- Maintain a clean prep area
- Work in a team oriented environment
- Remind, teach, and learn from old and new employees about procedures as well as tips of how to complete task faster while maintaining same or better quality
- ServSafe certification
- Adapt to changing situations and develop new plans quickly
Education
B.A. - Political Science
Ashland University
Ashland, OH12.2015
Skills
- Food Safety (Sersafe level 2, teacher, and proctor)
- Menu Planning and developing for seasonal menu changes
- Google docs
- Online ordering from phone or computer
- menu planning
- Inventory management
- Vegan cooking
- Allergen awareness
- CoG and labor managment
Certification
ServSafe, Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Stonecreek Dining Company
11.2022 - 12.2024
Kitchen Manager
Another Broken Egg Cafe
07.2020 - 04.2021
Cook/ Hourly Manager
Stone Creek Dinning Company
01.2019 - 11.2022
Sautee Cook
The Cabin
01.2018 - 01.2019
Grill/Cook/Prep
Oberlin College
01.2018 - 01.2019
Grill Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
B.A. - Political Science
Ashland University
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