Jarrell Howard
Oaklawn,IL
Summary
Dynamic Head Chef with a proven track record at Louisville Slugger Field, excelling in menu development and team management. Enhanced kitchen operations through waste reduction strategies and cost control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations. Recognized for fostering a collaborative environment and delivering exceptional catering experiences tailored to diverse clientele.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Louisville Slugger Field
Peoria, IL
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Oversaw kitchen staff training, enhancing skills and promoting teamwork among employees.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply ordering.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards throughout the kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to create tailored catering options for diverse clientele.
- Implemented cost-control measures, improving overall budget adherence in food service operations.
- Directed culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Developed seasonal menus that aligned with local sourcing and customer preferences.
RF Engineer
SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
Peoria, IL
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Designed and implemented RF systems for optimal communication efficiency.
- Conducted RF testing and analysis to ensure high-quality signal integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve RF-related issues.
- Developed technical documentation for RF design processes and standards.
Forklift Operator
IKEA Distribution Center
Joliet, IL
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintained safety standards and adhered to operational protocols consistently.
- Assisted in loading and unloading shipments, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials within warehouse efficiently.
Escalation Specialist
Sharp Electronics
Peoria, IL
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed escalated customer inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of product issues and implement corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for troubleshooting procedures and escalation processes.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve service delivery and enhance product quality standards.
- Facilitated training sessions for new team members on escalation protocols and customer service best practices.
- Led initiatives to streamline communication channels between departments, improving response times for escalated cases.
- Mentored junior specialists in effective conflict resolution strategies, enhancing overall team performance.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bremen Highschool
Midlothian, IL08.2004
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Menu supervision
- Special event catering
- Banquets and catering
- Regulatory compliance
- Food presentation
- Cost reduction
- Cost management
- Seasonal menu planning
- Ingredient selection
- Recipe creation
- Leadership qualities
- Cost control
- Process improvements
- Fine-dining expertise
- Workflow optimization
- Sanitation standards
- Purchasing
- Allergy awareness
- Regional cuisine expertise
- Cost control and budgeting
- Health regulations
- Ingredient sourcing
- Inventory rotation
- Equipment maintenance
- Grilling
- Food spoilage prevention
- Plating and presentation
- Sustainable practices
- Resource management
- Workflow coordination
- Professional networking
- Staff training
- Customer retention
- Performance assessments
- Vendor relations
- Budget development
- Forecasting and planning
- Signature dish creation
- Resource allocation
- Food trend awareness
- Purchasing management
- Collaborative environment
- Food pairing
- Nutritional advice
- Menu pricing
- Dish preparation
- Heat control
- Budgeting and cost control
- Employee retention strategies
- Food science
- Menu design
- Food and beverage pairing
- Kitchen equipment safety
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation techniques
- Creative thinking
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Garnishing and plating
- Safe food handling
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food stock and supply management
- Recipe development
- Quality control
- Decision-making
- Staff recruiting and hiring
- Food prep planning
- Food production
- Prioritization and organization
- Menu item pricing
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer service
- Fine dining
- Hiring, training, and development
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Attention to detail
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Catering and events
- Inventory management
- Food plating and presentation
- Restaurant operations
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Sanitation guidelines
- Team collaboration
- Food inventories
- Productivity optimization
- Project management
Timeline
Head Chef
Louisville Slugger Field
06.2017 - 05.2020
RF Engineer
SC2 Inc - Supply Chain Services & Solutions
07.2016 - 02.2018
Forklift Operator
IKEA Distribution Center
05.2016 - 02.2017
Escalation Specialist
Sharp Electronics
10.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma - General Studies
Bremen Highschool