Jason Harson
Portage,MI
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Food Dance, specializing in cost control and high-volume event execution. Proven track record in developing training programs and enhancing food safety standards. Adept at utilizing seasonal ingredients to create contemporary cuisine while effectively managing teams and fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Pacific Rim Foods
03.2021 - Current
Helped open Cravings Deli including tasks of organization and menu writing
Adjust pars on a daily basis to ensure proper food quality
Develop SOPs for proper training and service flow
Sous Chef
Food Dance
05.2012 - 06.2021
Created BOH Training Programs for every station defining job responsibilities
Organized and executed high volume private parties, on/off site events, catering, and online ordering
Assist Chef in creating the menu using Seasonal ingredients
Managing daily operations with up to 14 employees
Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2010 - 05.2012
Became a designated trainer after 6 months of employment
Created a schematics report for stations and proper setup and is used for a tool for training purposes
Recieved perfect scores on performance evaluations for externship for school
Assist neighboring stations in line set up during peak hours when in need of product
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Orlando Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu
Orlando, FLCertification - Mixology
Bartending University
Jacksonville, NCSkills
Cost Control and Purchasing
Catering and Buffet Presentation
Butcher
Contemporary Cuisine
Baking
Food Safety and Sanitation
Timeline
Line Cook
Pacific Rim Foods
03.2021 - Current
Sous Chef
Food Dance
05.2012 - 06.2021
Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2010 - 05.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Orlando Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu
Certification - Mixology
Bartending University