Jamie Palmer
Columbia,SC
Summary
Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Headcook
Envision foodsLLC
Columbia, SC
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily operations and team performance.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply chain activities.
- Developed training materials for new staff onboarding sessions.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Managed inventory levels for ingredients and supplies to support daily operations.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Developed and maintained menu items to meet customer preferences and trends.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline service during peak hours.
- Enforced sanitation protocols to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Implemented kitchen schedules to optimize workflow and minimize downtime.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
Assistant Manager
The original brunches
Columbia, WI
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Assisted in managing daily operations and team performance.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply chain activities.
- Developed training materials for new staff onboarding sessions.
Assistant Manager
Waffle House
Columbia, WI
01.2007 - 08.2014
- Assisted in managing daily operations and team performance.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply chain activities.
- Developed training materials for new staff onboarding sessions.
- Monitored compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
- Supported marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns for products.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline projects.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in workflows.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
Education
John Harrison High School
Harrisburg, PASkills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Menu development
Timeline
Headcook
Envision foodsLLC
10.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
The original brunches
09.2014 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager
Waffle House
01.2007 - 08.2014
John Harrison High School