Jamie DeWeese
Columbia,TN
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations, I leveraged my expertise in food preparation and sanitation at Currey Ingram Academy to elevate meal quality and kitchen efficiency. Skilled in safe food handling and team collaboration, I contributed to a significant improvement in customer satisfaction and operational productivity without compromising on safety or taste. Dependable Cook's Assistant committed to speedy, efficient and high-quality kitchen help. High standards for cleanliness with willingness to take on extra tasks to maintain excellent service. Trained in Currey Ingram Academy meal preparation with knowledge of menu planning and inventory management. Hardworking and enthusiastic Cook assistant trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Enthusiastic Cook
Assistant with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Currey Ingram Academy
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
Columbia, TN05.1988
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food Preparation
- Ingredient Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food handling guidelines
- Food assembly
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Menu item preparation
- Food trends awareness
- Catering Coordination
- Stock Rotation
- Nutrition understanding
- Quality Control
- Allergen awareness
- Meal Planning
- Portion Control
- Supervisory skills
- Team Supervision
- Cross-cultural cuisine knowledge
- Kitchen Organization
- Station restocking
- Recipe execution
- Kitchen equipment safety
- Training abilities
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Food Storage
- Workplace Safety
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Creative Thinking
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Supply Restocking
- Vegetable and Fruit Preparation
- Customer Engagement
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Grilling
- Work Coordination
- Team contribution
- Temperature Monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Team Leadership
- Preparation techniques
- Food Portioning and Packaging
- Safe handling
- Meat Preparation
- Standards Compliance
- Dishwasher Operation
- Decision-Making
- Food Handler Certification
- Quality Assurance
- Food Production
- Weighing and Measuring
- Safety Management
- Food Handlers Card
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Quality Assessment
- Meal Tray Assembly
- Tn Food Handler Certified
- Seafood Preparation
- Meat and Poultry Slicing
- Dessert Preparation
- Product Merchandising
Certification
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- Certified Sous Chef (CSC) - American Culinary Federation.
- Advanced FSSMC(Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification)- State Department of Public Health or equivalent body.
- Basic Seafood HACCP Training Program Certificate- Seafood HACCP Alliance.
- Gluten-Free Practitioner Certificate – The Academy of Gluten-Free Practitioners.
- ServSafe Workplace Harassment Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Food Handler's Permit/License- County or city public health departments.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Currey Ingram Academy
05.2022 - 07.2024
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner – Safe Quality Food Institute.
- Certified Sous Chef (CSC) - American Culinary Federation.
- Advanced FSSMC(Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification)- State Department of Public Health or equivalent body.
- Basic Seafood HACCP Training Program Certificate- Seafood HACCP Alliance.
- Gluten-Free Practitioner Certificate – The Academy of Gluten-Free Practitioners.
- ServSafe Workplace Harassment Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Food Handler's Permit/License- County or city public health departments.
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) - National Environmental Health Association.
High School Diploma -
Columbia Central High School
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