Jared Clark
Glenwood Springs,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Jr. Sous Chef eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top-quality foods.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Jr Sous Chef
Aspen Meadows Resort
06.2019 - Current
- Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
- Developed unique menu items and plating presentations.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Cook
Elks Lodge 2286
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Cashier
Alta Convenience Store
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Cook
Big Daddys Sports Bar
08.2012 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO05.2024
Skills
- Safe Handling
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Performance Improvement
- Garnishing and Plating
- Reading Comprehension
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Portion Standards
- Safety Management
- Staff Training
- Temperature Monitoring
- Safe Food Handling
Timeline
Jr Sous Chef
Aspen Meadows Resort
06.2019 - Current
Cook
Elks Lodge 2286
09.2018 - 06.2020
Cashier
Alta Convenience Store
02.2016 - 03.2017
Cook
Big Daddys Sports Bar
08.2012 - 02.2016
Associate of Arts - Art
Colorado Mountain College
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