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JAKE WALKER

Laceys Spring,AL

Summary

A dedicated, reliable individual with a knowledge of the inner workings of the restaurant/hospitality industry. Background in cooking with various cooking techniques and ingredients as well as management responsibilities. Knowledgeable in cost control, ServeSafe, and nutrition basics.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager/Cook

Walker's Carry out, Inc
08.2018 - 02.2025
  • Orders ingredients and supplies to maintain inventory levels for the kitchen
  • Trained staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations
  • Verifies that prepared food meets all standards for quality and quantity
  • Manages cook line to ensure food is prepared correctly and in a timely manner
  • Directs and assists in nightly clean up of Kitchen, coolers, and stock room
  • Cross Trained in all positions FOH and BOH

Catering Staff Member

Cottage Catering
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted event coordinators in the seamless execution of events by efficiently setting up and breaking down venues.
  • Primary job was assisting in food prep in the kitchen.
  • Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs

- Work schedule here is as needed and if it fits into my schedule. This jobs takes second place to any full time job.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
12-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Nutrition Sciences

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
12-2025

Level 1 Short-Term Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Management

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Eufaula High School
Eufaula, AL
05.2023

Skills

  • Works well in high-pressure environments
  • Good communication skills
  • Great customer service
  • Always striving to learn and improve
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food presentation
  • Allergy awareness
  • Food handler certification
  • Passionate about cooking and serving guests a meal they will enjoy

Certification

ServeSafe Certified, 07/25/23, 07/25/28

Controlling foodservice costs 2.0

Additional Information

References available upon request.


Walkers Carryout: Larinda Walker, 256-508-1852

Cottage Cater: Amanda Creel, 256-202-2077

Culinary School Instructor & department chair: Aaron Nichols, 205-617-9240

Hospitality instructor: Dalton Draper, dalton.draper@wallacestate.edu

Timeline

Catering Staff Member

Cottage Catering
03.2024 - Current

Kitchen Manager/Cook

Walker's Carry out, Inc
08.2018 - 02.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Wallace State Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Nutrition Sciences

Wallace State Community College

Level 1 Short-Term Certificate - Hotel And Restaurant Management

Wallace State Community College

High School Diploma -

Eufaula High School
JAKE WALKER