Jake Rehrmann
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
Hendersonville,TN
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated culinary professional with 6 years of hands-on experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in food preparation, station management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and ensure smooth daily kitchen flow. Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering consistent quality and excellent service.
Work History
Cook 4 / Lead Line Cook
7 Months- Trained new cooks on kitchen operations, safety standards, and culinary techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste and optimizing ingredient usage.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and food safety practices consistently.
- Streamlined kitchen operations to ensure consistent service during high-volume periods in a 700-seat sports bar.
- Assisted in the launch of a large kitchen focused on improving workflow efficiency and overall productivity.
Sous Chef
1 Year 6 Months- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and organization across all services.
- Supported and guided line cooks, upholding high standards for execution, sanitation, and workflow.
- Created original dishes for the menu, developing and documenting recipes that aligned with the restaurant’s culinary vision and fine-dining standards.
Line Cook
1 Year 3 Months- Executed complex dishes in high-end kitchen, emphasizing technique, presentation, and consistency.
- Managed multiple stations during peak service periods, ensuring precision and composure under pressure.
- Enhanced culinary knowledge while maintaining high standards of quality, timing, and plating.
Line Cook
2 Years 9 Months- Executed grill station items in high-volume kitchen, ensuring speed, accuracy, and consistency during peak service.
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Dishwasher
3 Months- Maintained cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards to support daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient workflow.
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Skills
Fine-dining food preparation and presentation
Grill and line station leadership
High-volume
high-pressure service execution
Menu development and recipe creation
Precise plating and attention to detail
Kitchen leadership and team support
Daily kitchen workflow and service coordination
Quality control and consistency standards
Food safety and sanitation compliance
Cleanliness and organization (BOH standards)
Allergen management
Timeline
Cook 4 / Lead Line Cook
Gaylord Opryland Hotel
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
The 404 Kitchen
06.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Line Cook
The 404 Kitchen
03.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Line Cook
Demos' Restaurants
06.2020 - 03.2023Read More
Dishwasher
Santo
12.2019 - 03.2020Read More