Jason Gooch
Morehead,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented cook with 40 years of experience in operating kitchen equipment and preparing food items according to set recipes. Exceptional knife and kitchen organizational skills. Available 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Kitchen professional with experience in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in fast-paced environments. Known for consistent performance and supporting kitchen operations effectively. Reliable team member with focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Carteret General Hospitol
Morehead City, NC
2023 - 2024
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and rinsed dishes, utensils, and kitchenware for efficient processing.
- Maintained clean workstations by adhering to safety and health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies for optimal workflow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite dish delivery and service efficiency.
- Organized and sorted dishes, utensils, and cookware for optimal workflow in the kitchen.
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Front Street Grill Inc.
Morehead City, NC
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
- Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Assisted with training and development of new talent.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Lead Grill Cook/Prep Cook/Sous Chef
Amos Mosquito S Restaurant & Bar
Atlantic Beach, NC
2014 - 2016
- Supervised kitchen operations to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Trained and mentored junior grill cooks on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Developed and implemented new grilling recipes to enhance menu variety.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
- Monitored grill station performance, adjusting processes for efficiency improvements.
- Provided exceptional customer service by accommodating special dietary requests effectively.
- Upheld health code regulations by ensuring proper food handling practices were followed at all times during the cooking process.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Monitored food temperatures for proper cooking and safe consumption.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
- Followed recipes and cooking techniques for consistent results.
- Developed deep understanding of menu items and ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
Key Hourly Manager/cook
Applebee's
Morehead City, NC
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Opened and closed store in absence of senior managers, including counting cash and preparing drawers and deposits.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by empowering staff to handle customers' issues and deliver top-notch service.
- Helped senior management achieve retail store targets by monitoring and motivating front-line staff.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Education
GED -
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC10-2011
Skills
- Foodservice sanitation
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Recipe preparation
- Dish preparation
- Cleaning and organization
- Multitasking
- Highly motivated
- Effective prioritization
- Food preparation
- Organization
- Punctual and honest
- Team-oriented
- Active listener
Timeline
Prep Cook/Line Cook
Front Street Grill Inc.
02.2016 - 11.2020
Key Hourly Manager/cook
Applebee's
05.2014 - 01.2016
Dishwasher
Carteret General Hospitol
2023 - 2024
Lead Grill Cook/Prep Cook/Sous Chef
Amos Mosquito S Restaurant & Bar
2014 - 2016
GED -
Carteret Community College
Experience
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Education and Training
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