James Gentless
Show Low,AZ
Summary
Passionate Cook with over 20 years of experience in the food service industry. Focusing on increasing brand recognition and loyalty by providing superior dining experiences for guests. Quality focused and efficient cook adept at preparing and plating food in high energy, fast paced kitchens. Work well in pressure situations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Solterrasystems
Show Low, AZ
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Bills Tavern
Show Low, AZ
04.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Denny's
09.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Culver's
04.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Wendy's
06.2021 - 11.2023
General Laborer
Ethel M Chocolates Factory
11.2019 - 11.2023
- Assemble product containers and crates for shipping, Assist in packing/unpacking boxes as needed, Assist in making and boxing chocolates and assorted candies.
Cook
Henry's American Grill
06.2019 - 11.2023
Baker
Bakery King
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Making and baking pastries, danishes and muffins.
Cook
60's Cafe and Diner
05.2018 - 11.2023
- Prepped and cooked.
Dietary Cook
Avamere
10.2017 - 11.2023
- Prepped, cooked and served meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, temperature control and facility policies.
Cook
Best Western Agate Beach Inn
02.2017 - 11.2023
- Provided nutritious, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavorful food
- Made soups and sauces daily
- Prepped for daily events.
Cook
Shilo Inn
06.2016 - 11.2023
- Proficient in preparing ingredients, including cutting meat and chopping/peeling vegetables and fruit
- Cooking to standards.
Cook
Dennys
03.2015 - 11.2023
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparing and delivering of meals
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Assistant Bakery Manager
Safeway
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Safely operated ovens, proof box, mixer, bread machine, dish machine and pallet jacks
- Maintained daily pars to ensure availability of fresh products
- Ordered and received bakery products and supplies.
Head Chef
Journigan House
05.2012 - 11.2023
- Managed kitchen staff by hiring, training, assigning duties, scheduling, evaluating and discipline when needed
- Developed menu items, pricing and special food items.
Sous Chef
The Rim Golf Club
04.2012 - 11.2023
- Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching and training them
- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen daily goals.
Lead Cook
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
08.2004 - 11.2023
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high quality standards
- Instructed new staff in proper food prep, use of equipment and proper sanitation.
Cook
Long Wongs Two Hippies
Show Low, Arizona
08.2020 - 04.2021
Skills
- CHEF
- FOOD COST
- CHEF (ALL)
- FOOD SERVICE
- ESTIMATING
- COACHING
- OPERATIONS
- KITCHEN
- INVENTORY
- PLATING
- PRICING
- BAKERY
- SCHEDULING
- TRAINING
- BUYING
- BUYING/PROCUREMENT
- SANITATION
- COOKING
Timeline
Lead Cook
Solterrasystems
04.2024 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Buffalo Bills Tavern
04.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Denny's
09.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Culver's
04.2022 - 11.2023
Crew Member
Wendy's
06.2021 - 11.2023
Cook
Long Wongs Two Hippies
08.2020 - 04.2021
General Laborer
Ethel M Chocolates Factory
11.2019 - 11.2023
Cook
Henry's American Grill
06.2019 - 11.2023
Baker
Bakery King
03.2019 - 11.2023
Cook
60's Cafe and Diner
05.2018 - 11.2023
Dietary Cook
Avamere
10.2017 - 11.2023
Cook
Best Western Agate Beach Inn
02.2017 - 11.2023
Cook
Shilo Inn
06.2016 - 11.2023
Cook
Dennys
03.2015 - 11.2023
Assistant Bakery Manager
Safeway
04.2014 - 11.2023
Head Chef
Journigan House
05.2012 - 11.2023
Sous Chef
The Rim Golf Club
04.2012 - 11.2023
Lead Cook
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
08.2004 - 11.2023
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