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James Rogers

Omaha,NE

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Always looking for ways to expand the companies growth and profitability, as well as using my talent and experience to help the company shine. timely and very rarely take time off due to illness.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Handy Man Self Employed

Kirk Garber
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2022 - 06.2023

Did demo work, sanded floors, painting, carpet removal, wall paper removal.

Covid

restaurants closed
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2020 - 03.2022

Due to the Covid out break I was unable to work as a restaurant supervisor/Chef/employee.

Banquet Supervisor

Seascape Beach Resort
Aptos, CA
03.2017 - 09.2019

I assisted the Chef in all aspects of full service high end banquets. my duties were all banquet prep, garnishing, table side meat carving, action station on buffets, creating beautiful fruit or vegetable trays, inventory, and supervising events on the beach. I left due to a 2nd-3rd degree burn on arm.

  • Coordinated banquet staff to ensure efficient service of guests.
  • Reviewed banquet orders and communicated changes with kitchen staff.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of the banquet hall.
  • Planned menus for special events based on budget requirements.
  • Monitored quality of food served at banquets to ensure it met customers' expectations.
  • Collaborated with catering sales team to plan events that exceeded clients' expectations.

Prep Cook

Gorats Steak House
Omaha, NE
02.2014 - 06.2016

I was in charge of all daily prep, Including daily soup, sauces, and daily specials.

  • Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
  • Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
  • Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.

Dietary Cook

Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital
Omaha, NE
02.2012 - 05.2013

Owner/Chef

Eastide Jimmi's
Lockwood , MO
06.2007 - 03.2011

Executive Chef

Millard American Legion
Omaha, NE
02.2004 - 05.2006

Gard'e Manage/Catering Chef

Hap Abraham Catering
Omaha, NE
02.1999 - 05.2004

Education

High School Diploma -

Omaha Central High School
Omaha, NE
06-1980

Skills

I'm excellent with problem solving, Training, employee relations, always able to help to stream line certain facets of a process or recipe, excel in customer service

I'm proficient with knives, trimming and cutting meats, roasting meats, sauteing, garnishing, recipe creation, salads (hot &cold),some desert prep, easily articulate recipes, always meet dead lines, and do not make excuses, and own up to fault when necessary

I have a wonderful knack for soups I have just under 275, with 60% formulated

Accomplishments

I've been in the Visiting Nurses Association soup competition three times, coming out with 2 first place and 1 third place. In November 2016, I won first place "Professional Red" at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Annual Chili Cook Off. Eighty plus entrants. I,ve been selected as employee of the year at three different facilities. Owned my own restaurant from 2005 -2009.

Timeline

Handy Man Self Employed

Kirk Garber
12.2022 - 06.2023

Covid

restaurants closed
01.2020 - 03.2022

Banquet Supervisor

Seascape Beach Resort
03.2017 - 09.2019

Prep Cook

Gorats Steak House
02.2014 - 06.2016

Dietary Cook

Alegent Health Lakeside Hospital
02.2012 - 05.2013

Owner/Chef

Eastide Jimmi's
06.2007 - 03.2011

Executive Chef

Millard American Legion
02.2004 - 05.2006

Gard'e Manage/Catering Chef

Hap Abraham Catering
02.1999 - 05.2004

High School Diploma -

Omaha Central High School
James Rogers