Jamal Whitfield
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Dynamic Lead Chef with a proven track record at Bento, excelling in kitchen management and food safety standards. Expert in developing seasonal menus and streamlining operations, enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in cooking techniques and team management, fostering a collaborative environment while ensuring high-quality meal preparation.
High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Chef
Bento
08.2021 - Current
- Led kitchen team in high-volume meal preparation, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Developed seasonal menu offerings based on ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by implementing efficient food prep processes.
- Enforced food safety standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Line Preparation Cook
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Prepared ingredients according to standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Handled ingredient substitutions or special requests from customers with care, ensuring that dietary needs were met without sacrificing taste or presentation quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High
Orlando, FL01-2005
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety standards
- Team management
Timeline
Lead Chef
Bento
08.2021 - Current
Line Preparation Cook
The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Maynard Evans High