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JAMALA HAINES

Kingsland,GA

Summary

Efficient, hard-working Chef with 10-year background in restaurants and food establishments. Background in many different cuisines such as French, Asian, and different food trends such as gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian cuisines. Reliable and supportive team leader and player. Passionate about food, hospitality, and customer service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Executive Chef

Salty, Sweet, Cuterie
Brunswick, Georgia
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Researched and launched updated in-store POS system.
  • Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
  • Analyzed purchasing trends based on customer order history to identify areas needing improvement or optimization.
  • Provided guidance to staff members on how to properly prepare various types of desserts.
  • Prepared and cooked a variety of desserts, such as cakes, pies, tarts, cookies and ice cream.
  • Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
  • Rolled and kneaded dough in preparation for cutting and shaping.
  • Decorated cakes with icing, frosting and other toppings.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen appliances.
  • Monitored the quality of ingredients used in dessert production.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with health regulations.
  • Interpreted city ordinances, zoning laws, building codes, safety regulations, environmental rules, health laws.
  • Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.

Executive Chef

Cedar lodge on Honey Creek
Waverly, GA
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Created menu for establishment, seasonal menu, and event menus
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
  • Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
  • Performed financial analysis and recommended effective methods to cut costs.
  • Hiring and termination of employees
  • Direct banquet captain for setup of events
  • Create BEO and event worksheets
  • Send proposals to clients
  • Prep, Cooking, and executing events
  • Create wedding, birthday, and event cakes
  • Calling clients to set up tastings
  • Scheduling back and front of house employees
  • Catering sales
  • Beverage sales including alcohol

Executive Pastry Chef

Nana Teresa's Bake Shop
Fernandina Beach, FL
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Mixed dough by different methods, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties
  • Mixed icing and other toppings, scaling and measuring ingredients, and operating mixer
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven
  • Served bakery customers daily and provide customer service
  • Mixed, proofed, shaped and baked dough for baguettes, bagels and other breads
  • Frosted and iced cakes, cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, and other varieties
  • Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays, and dessert trends
  • Brewed specialty coffees such as Macchiato, Red eye, Cappuccino, Flat white, Lattes, and other varieties
  • Closed out sales and ran sales report
  • Baked and created wedding cakes, tarts, mousses, and various desserts

Sous Chef

NANCY
Saint Simons Island, GA
05.2016 - 03.2020
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent
  • Worked closely with Executive chef to create menu items for guests in accordance of food trends, and seasonal availability
  • Prepared items by different cooking methods such as roasting, sauteing, frying, baking, braising, and other methods
  • Initiated training for new hires on culinary techniques
  • Obtained fresh ingredients from local vendors and farms for farm to table concept
  • Prepared specialty salads and dressings
  • Prepared pastries and desserts such as hard baked meringues, tortes, tiramisu, creme brulee, and other varieties
  • Prepared dough such as naan, pasta, and breads
  • Prepared mother sauces from scratch and garnishes for plates
  • Fabricating proteins such as lamb, fish, poultry, and beef
  • Prepared gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and other trend foods
  • Created a soup of the day from scratch

Sushi Chef

Tara Thai And Sushi
Saint Simons Island, Georgia
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Prepared finfish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi.
  • Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
  • Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
  • Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
  • Packaged and labeled various forms of sushi, sides and spring rolls for sale to customers.

Hibachi Chef

Seasons of Japan
Brunswick, GA
07.2012 - 02.2016
  • Assisted customers with dine in and carry-out service
  • Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Grilled various cuts of meat and seafood items to meet customer specifications and food handling standards.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Prepared fresh sushi, sashimi, and nigiri
  • Fabricate cuts of beef, pork, and fish
  • Cash handling and exchange with customer service

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary

College of Coastal Georgia
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Camden County High School
05.2012

Serv safe certification: Food Handling -

Skills

  • Adaptive and creative
  • Employee training
  • Food and Beverage Pairing
  • Team Leadership
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Baking
  • Budgeting
  • Recipe creation and conversion
  • Equipment setup
  • Catering
  • Vendor Relations
  • BOH Operations
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Menu Planning
  • Banquets and Catering
  • Current in Culinary Trends
  • Kitchen Layout Building
  • Kitchen Codes, Regulations, and Inspection Knowledge
  • POS Operations and System Knowledge

Timeline

Owner/Executive Chef

Salty, Sweet, Cuterie
01.2024 - 02.2025

Executive Chef

Cedar lodge on Honey Creek
08.2021 - 08.2023

Executive Pastry Chef

Nana Teresa's Bake Shop
09.2018 - 08.2021

Sous Chef

NANCY
05.2016 - 03.2020

Sushi Chef

Tara Thai And Sushi
08.2014 - 02.2016

Hibachi Chef

Seasons of Japan
07.2012 - 02.2016

Associate of Arts - Culinary

College of Coastal Georgia

High School Diploma -

Camden County High School

Serv safe certification: Food Handling -

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