Jacob West
O'Fallon,MO
Summary
Former chef trained under the classical French cooking techniques at Le Cordon Bleu looking to continue my life’s passion for culinary arts somewhere i can increase my culinary creativity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back of House Manager
Dado’s Cafe
St. Louis, MO
03.2020 - 01.2025
- Oversaw all non-customer-facing operations.
- Ensuring consistent execution of different stations to produce menu items that are hot and ready to go
- Stocking and prepping menu items as needed
- Maintained scheduling, training and hiring of all kitchen staff.
- Notifying the owners when low on certain ingredients
Prep Chef
Five Forks Kitchen
St. Louis, MO
11.2016 - 01.2020
- Designed food and drink menu with the head chef
- Assisted with menu planning, keeping inventory of dry goods, and management of supplies.
- Ensured food was of the highest quality and that the kitchen was at a standard to pass food safety inspections.
- Wash rinse and sanitize all utensils used in the kitchen
Station Chef
Nathalie’s
St. Louis, MO
06.2010 - 08.2016
- cut vegetables and fruits for various stations
- fabricating chicken, cuts of beef, and
- Maintained overall cleanliness of station and kitchen.
- Cooked menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Answered, reported and followed executive or sous chef’s instructions.
Education
Diploma -
Auburn High School
Rockford, IL01-2009
Associates - Horticulture
St. Louis Community College
08-2022
Certificate - Savory Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
01-2012
Skills
- Sanitation standards
- Food safety compliance
- Staff training
- Menu development and recipe creation
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Back of House Manager
Dado’s Cafe
03.2020 - 01.2025
Prep Chef
Five Forks Kitchen
11.2016 - 01.2020
Station Chef
Nathalie’s
06.2010 - 08.2016
Associates - Horticulture
St. Louis Community College
Certificate - Savory Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Diploma -
Auburn High School