Jacob Suttles
Maryville,TN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background in high-volume environments like Dollywood Heartsong Resort, skilled in ingredient inspection and recipe preparation. Excelled in food safety and problem-solving, ensuring high customer satisfaction and repeat business. Trained new staff, enhancing team efficiency and productivity by over 30%.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Dollywood Heartsong Resort
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Warehouse Worker
Fire And Safety
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
Dietary Chef
Compass Group USA
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Received orders, verified contents against invoices and assessed quality of products to verify conformance to organizational standards.
- Prepared food for special parties and groups.
- Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
- Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Trained and supervised new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Line Cook
Mountain Top Bar and Grill
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Safety and Security Officer
Roane Academy
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
Powell05-2011
Skills
- Prep work
- Ingredient inspection
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Food presentation
- Food rotation
- Soup preparation
- Dish preparation
- Supply management
- Deep fryer operation
- Problem-solving
- Menu item memorization
- Food safety
Timeline
Line Cook
Dollywood Heartsong Resort
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Fire And Safety
05.2023 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Mountain Top Bar and Grill
08.2021 - 01.2022
Dietary Chef
Compass Group USA
01.2020 - 05.2023
Safety and Security Officer
Roane Academy
01.2020 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Powell High School
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