Jason Gasque
Newport,NC
Summary
Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cook
Kountry Kitchen
Morehead City, North Carolina
2016.07 - Current
- Prepared ingredients and meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Assisted in inventory management by checking stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy hours.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate meal preparations and special requests.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment such as ovens, stoves, fryers.
- Supervised a team of 2-6 cooks to ensure quality standards were met.
Laborer and Assistance Driver
Durham Mobile Home Mover
Morehead City, North Carolina
2011.03 - 2016.07
- Assisted in moving mobile homes to designated locations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient loading and unloading.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment before use.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
- Worked with team members to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Inspected vehicle condition and performed routine maintenance checks regularly.
- Followed all safety regulations to ensure secure transport of materials.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
Maintenance Technician
Purcell Foods
Havelock, North Carolina
2008.05 - 2011.02
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols during maintenance activities.
- Inspected facilities for safety hazards and conducted necessary repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleared clogged drains and replaced valves, faucets, and fixtures.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling in compliance with regulations.
- Responded promptly to maintenance requests from staff or visitors.
- Clean windows, walls, ceilings, carpets and furniture in assigned areas.
- Kept the building exterior appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
Warehouseman
Jacobson Warehouse
Gray, Georgia
2003.01 - 2003.03
- Operated forklifts to move products safely within the warehouse.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments efficiently to maintain inventory flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards throughout the work area.
- Reported any damaged or defective products to supervisor immediately.
- Disposed of debris and hazardous materials properly to avoid contamination.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating machinery.
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Distribution Center
Gray, Georgia
2000.04 - 2003.01
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and injuries.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments against purchase orders.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
Education
GED -
Craven Community College Adult Education
Havelock, NCSkills
- Kitchen inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Staff training
- Time management
- Forklift operation
- Attention to detail
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
Certification
- Firefighter 1 certified
- Forklift Operator
- Some Welding Experience
Timeline
Head Cook
Kountry Kitchen
2016.07 - Current
Laborer and Assistance Driver
Durham Mobile Home Mover
2011.03 - 2016.07
Maintenance Technician
Purcell Foods
2008.05 - 2011.02
Warehouseman
Jacobson Warehouse
2003.01 - 2003.03
Warehouse Worker
Walmart Distribution Center
2000.04 - 2003.01
GED -
Craven Community College Adult Education