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Jake Nelson

Aurora,CO

Summary

I am a motivated cook with an extensive background in the hospital and restaurant business. 16 years of experience in a high pressure kitchen environment. I have knowledge in specialized diets in a hospital and take the diets extremely serious. I love to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a verity of dishes. Seeking to learn more about culinary techniques and recipes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

UC Health
Aurora, Colorado
09.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

*Junction Food Hall
Denver, CO
01.2022 - Current

Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods for 4 different food stalls.

Conducted daily line checks, food reviews and taste tests to make improvements and correct deficiencies.

Cook

*University Club of Denver
Denver, CO
04.2021 - 01.2022

Lead line cook. Created weekly specials and soups using top quality ingredients for a fine dining experience.

Food Prep Manager/Cook

*The Post Brewing
Denver, CO
11.2019 - 03.2021

I was the opening cook when I started. Worked all stations, sauté, fry, toast, pantry, wheel. I became the head prep cook manager. Oversaw all inventory. Properly trained cooks how to make all the recipes.

Cook

*Fooducopia
Denver, CO
08.2018 - 11.2019

Completed daily prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and all other menu items. In charge of cooking breakfast and lunch, Maximized efficiency of kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory

Kitchen Manager

*Cafe 13
Golden, CO
08.2016 - 08.2018

Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments. In charge of creating unique food special and placing weekly food orders. Conscious about profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs. Baked daily pastries, cinnamon rolls. Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory.

Cook

*Brookdale Senior Living Center
Lakewood, CO
01.2016 - 07.2016

Prepared 3 meals daily for 100+ residents. I learned about specialized diets and how to properly prepare them. Prepped large amounts of food in a timely manner. Also had to deliver and serve the food daily in 4 different buildings. I was responsible for recording food temperatures in all buildings.

Kitchen Manager

*One World Cafe
Evergreen, CO
12.2010 - 02.2016

Consistently kept a clean and safe kitchen environment.Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and co-workers. Placed the kitchen food orders; Aspen Baking Company, Shamrock, Ralston Valley Beef, Dazbog Coffee. Did weekly food runs to Restaurant Depot and Costco. Reduced food costs by estimating purchasing needs and buying through approved suppliers.

Cook

*Beau Jo's Pizza
Boulder, CO
02.2012 - 01.2013

Made four batches of pizza dough daily. In charge of all food inventory and the preparation of all ingredients. Learned and followed correct temperature of all food products and refrigerators.

Prep Cook

*Lakeshore Cafe
Evergreen, CO
02.2004 - 06.2007

Learned basic skills on a commercial kitchen. Gained interest in learning new recipes. Portioned deli meats, burgers, steaks. Learned the importance of food safety.

Education

Learn2Serve Food Safety Certification

Skills

  • Fast learner & very dependable
  • Knowledge of specialized diets
  • Great positive attitude
  • Inventory management knowledge
  • Experience sauteing and cooking eggs
  • Genuine interest in cooking

Timeline

Cook

UC Health
09.2023 - Current

Sous Chef

*Junction Food Hall
01.2022 - Current

Cook

*University Club of Denver
04.2021 - 01.2022

Food Prep Manager/Cook

*The Post Brewing
11.2019 - 03.2021

Cook

*Fooducopia
08.2018 - 11.2019

Kitchen Manager

*Cafe 13
08.2016 - 08.2018

Cook

*Brookdale Senior Living Center
01.2016 - 07.2016

Cook

*Beau Jo's Pizza
02.2012 - 01.2013

Kitchen Manager

*One World Cafe
12.2010 - 02.2016

Prep Cook

*Lakeshore Cafe
02.2004 - 06.2007

Learn2Serve Food Safety Certification
Jake Nelson