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Jade Lewis

New Orleans,USA

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, Louisiana
11.2024 - 09.2025
  • Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
  • Trained and mentored junior chefs on food safety and cooking techniques.
  • Developed seasonal menus that highlighted local ingredients and flavors.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.

Line Cook

Four Seasons Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2023 - 11.2024
  • Prepared high-quality dishes following Four Seasons' culinary standards.
  • Collaborated with chefs to create seasonal menu items and specials.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.

Lead Line Cook

Antiones
New Orleans, LA
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared ingredients according to daily menus and recipes for efficient meal service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Assisted in cooking and plating dishes during busy service hours for timely delivery.

Line Cook/Prep Cook/pastry/family Meal

Emeril's Restaurant
New Orleans, LA
08.2021 - 01.2023

I worked at the salon station coming in. Within six months, I was moved from salon to Garda manager, to hot apps, and sauté. Having worked at almost all the stations, I moved to pastry to learn more. I did pastry prep before service, and also worked the line on weekends.

  • Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes according to established recipes.
  • Maintained the cleanliness of workstations and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.

Education

Business -

Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
01.2011

Skills

  • Kitchen health and safety standards
  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Team development
  • Expediting
  • Food Production
  • Food safety sanitizing procedures
  • Catering
  • Restaurant experience
  • Leadership

Certification

  • Food Handler Certification
  • Food Safety Certification
  • CPA
  • ServSafe
  • Driver's License

Languages

English

Timeline

Sous Chef

Audubon Zoo
11.2024 - 09.2025

Line Cook

Four Seasons Hotel
08.2023 - 11.2024

Lead Line Cook

Antiones
01.2023 - 08.2023

Line Cook/Prep Cook/pastry/family Meal

Emeril's Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2023

Business -

Kilgore College
Jade Lewis