Jaquon Sheppard
Henrico,VA
Summary
Driven and meticulous Cook with extensive experience at Cafe Zata, adept in culinary creativity and food safety, demonstrated through solo kitchen operations and effective team training. Excelled in enhancing food presentation and reducing waste, significantly improving customer satisfaction. Skilled in both customer service and advanced cooking techniques, showcasing a comprehensive hospitality service expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Whole Foods Market
10.2021 - Current
I am the hot bar cook. I also am the mass production cook.
Cook
Sam Miller's Restaurant
06.2018 - 08.2021
I worked lunch and dinner service. We'll experienced with shucking oysters.
Cook
Cafe Zata
06.2017 - 08.2021
- I was the keyholder. I would run the daily kitchen operation solo. I was responsible for locking up and turning on the alarm at night.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mills Godwin High School
Richmond, VA06.2005
Skills
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food Waste Reduction
- Performance Improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Food Handler Certification
- Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Cook
Whole Foods Market
10.2021 - Current
Cook
Sam Miller's Restaurant
06.2018 - 08.2021
Cook
Cafe Zata
06.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Mills Godwin High School