Jamila cupid
Tampa,FL
Summary
Culinary professional with a proven track record at Legends Global, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Enhanced kitchen efficiency through innovative techniques, reducing waste and Committed to mentoring staff and optimizing inventory management, consistently delivering high-quality dishes and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Legends Global
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety standards were met consistently.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients to enhance culinary offerings.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and best practices.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients, optimizing inventory management.
- Streamlined food production processes, reducing waste while maintaining high service levels.
- Implemented new cooking techniques that improved dish presentation and flavor profiles.
- Coordinated special events and catered functions, managing multiple tasks under pressure efficiently.
- Evaluated kitchen performance metrics, identifying areas for operational improvements and cost reductions.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Aramark
Tampa, FL
02.2013 - 10.2019
- Supervised daily kitchen operations ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes to minimize waste and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food preparation and service.
- Coordinated scheduling of staff shifts to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food presentation and taste to uphold standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Elevated staff morale by fostering a supportive work atmosphere, recognizing achievements, and addressing performance concerns in a constructive manner.
- Ensured consistent quality of dishes served by conducting regular taste tests and adjusting recipes as needed for optimal flavor profiles.
- Supervised daily kitchen operations while mentoring junior staff members by sharing valuable cooking techniques and industry knowledge for career development purposes.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Orlando, Fl01-2007
Skills
- Team leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food safety
- Inventory management
Timeline
Sous Chef
Legends Global
07.2020 - Current
Lead Kitchen Supervisor
Aramark
02.2013 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu