Jarett Williams
White,GA
Summary
Hardworking, driven, friendly, enthusiastic, and disciplined. Satisfactory communication skills and social cues. Exceptional drive to set and achieve goals. Always happy to help anybody I can. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing and completing multiple tasks with a positive, forward-thinking mindset. With the ability to take on added responsibilities in order for team goals to be met.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Four 41 South BBQ
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared meals for catering services ranging from 10 to 800 people.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Prepared and made all sides. Cooked specials such as burgers, steaks and desserts. Was only cook in kitchen for 3 months other than the owner.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Plated hot meals in aesthetically pleasing arrangements. Both on-site and for full service caterings.
- Circulated kitchen area to receive work assignments and identify support tasks.
- Combined ingredients according to precisely written recipes to produce top-quality food and minimized preparation time and food waste.
- Learned and produced cheesecake, made every week and for catering.
- Monitored and maintained proper spacing of food products from floor, ceiling and shelving and confirmed adequate airflow and positioning of products for optimal food safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
Line Cook
Downtown Kitchen
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, following health and safety guidelines.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing new dishes.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Prep/Line Cook
Butcher And Bottle
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Contributes to a positive working atmosphere, fostering teamwork among kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
- Manages multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Demonstrates adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Received consistent positive feedback from kitchen manager's for exceptional dish presentation and taste quality.
- Showcase's creativity in garnishing dishes, enhancing their visual appeal and attractiveness.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
Prep/Line Cook
Prime 120
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of prep area to adhere to food safety standards.
- Implemented quality checks on ingredients at all stations, ensuring freshness and compliance with health regulations.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once, ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and ensuring safety for all staff members.
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage techniques and monitoring expiration dates.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and keeping inventory up to date.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks. Such as Time and temperature logs, checking dates on all stations and ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation, standards, kitchen equipment use and cooking techniques.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Assisted line cooks during peak hours to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food prep processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Contributed to a positive working atmosphere, building teamwork among kitchen staff for an efficient service.
- Collaborated with other cooks and head chef in developing new menu items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School
Canton, GA05.2021
Skills
- Collaborative Relationships
- Loyalty and Hospitality
- Sanitary Food Handling Procedures
- Goal Establishment
- Critical Thinking
- Productivity and Safety Improvement
- Food and Supplies Acquisition
- Computer Literacy
- Team collaboration
- Quality control standards
- Time management
- Food safety compliance
- Workplace sanitation
- Negotiation and presentation skills
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Strategy development
- Mechanically inclined
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
Prime 120
08.2024 - 11.2025
Prep/Line Cook
Butcher And Bottle
05.2024 - 07.2024
Line Cook
Downtown Kitchen
05.2023 - 04.2024
Kitchen Staff Member
Four 41 South BBQ
06.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Cherokee High School