Jaquall Baker
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
With over 8 years of experience in the culinary industry, I have honed my skills as both a Line Cook and a Chef. Throughout my career, I have worked in locations such as Alabama, Georgia, and most recently, Florida. Whether collaborating with renowned companies or independently creating culinary masterpieces, I consistently demonstrate a passion for preparing exceptional meals.
Overview
8
8
year of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
Sous Chef
SOCU Southern Kitchen
10.2021
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- I slowly went from Sous Chef to being asked to help open a new restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama, where I became Chef de Cuisine for her restaurant.
Line Cook
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Directed preparation, cooking
- Participated in cooking
- Checked quality of raw food products
- Checked quality of cooked foods
- Provided a safe kitchen environment
- Performed human resources duties such as training
- Resolved employee disputes
- Checked quality and quantity of received products
- Ensured efficiency of kitchen operations
- Supervised cooks
- Instructed cooks and other workers in food preparation, cooking, garnishing
- Remained level-headed during rush periods and in stressed situations.
Line Cook
Max'S Pizzeria
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Familiar with several styles of cuisine including: This particular restaurant I was making pasta dishes as well as cheese and meat trays
- Familiar with ethnic food including: Asian, Italian, as well as Mexican foods Prepared food in a restaurant
- Weighed and measured ingredients
- Prepared soups, meats, desserts, shellfish
- Prepared raw produce for cooking or eating
- Cooked foods by frying, sauteing
- Maintained detailed menu knowledge
- Arranged foods on dishes
- Garnished foods
- Worked other cooks' shifts as needed
- Assisted other cooks during rush periods.
Line Cook
Stats Brewpub
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised food preparation and serving workers
- Trained workers in food preparation
- Trained workers in safety and sanitation procedures
- Trained workers in food service
- Ensured quick, efficient service
- Promoted friendly customer service
- Upheld company image and quality customer experience
- Ensured that federal regulations regarding cleanliness and food preparation were met
- Upheld company standards for food quality and service
- Observed and evaluated food preparation and serving workers
- Assigned duties, tasks, and work stations to workers
- Calculated ingredients and supplies required by a single recipe.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Atlanta Technical College
Skills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling Techniques
- Menu Planning
- Quality Control
- Menu development
- Training Management
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Organization
- Sanitation Practices
- Food presentation
- Safe Food Handling
- Inventory Control
- Knife Skills
- Crew training
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
Personal Information
Age: 29
References
- Renata Baker, 4049745624
- Damiete Traynum, 4047508818
- James Baker, 4042681295
Volunteer Experience
- Andrew Young Boys And Girls Club - Summer 2013-2014
- Fuqua Boys and Girls Club - Summer 2013-2014
- Adamsville Recreation Center - Summer 2012-2013
- Atlanta Public Schools Volunteer for Special Olympics - Summer 2015-2016
Timeline
Sous Chef
SOCU Southern Kitchen
10.2021
Line Cook
Max'S Pizzeria
06.2019 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
05.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook
Stats Brewpub
02.2019 - 08.2019
Lead Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Atlanta Technical College