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Jason Ligor

Bowling Green,KY

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Looking to leverage my expertise to contribute to a dynamic team.


Experienced factory worker with a strong background in assembly line production and quality control. Skilled in operating machinery and maintaining a safe work environment. A team player with a strong work ethics and a commitment to meeting production targets. Looking for an opportunity to contribute to a manufacturing team and ensure efficient production process.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Shogun Bistro
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Chef

Wasabi Fusion & Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2023
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Chef

Japanese Steak House
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Life Hang

Tyson Foods
04.2013 - 09.2015
  • Eviscerated and trimmed carcasses of slaughtered animals.
  • Shackled and suspended live or slaughtered animals from conveyor for killing, scalding and removal of feathers.
  • Removed bones and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
  • Removed live animals from shipping crates and picked up slaughtered birds from platforms and chilling vats to hang on shackles of conveyor.
  • Trimmed head meat and severed and removed parts of animals' heads or skulls.
  • Shaved or singed and defeathered carcasses to prepare for further processing or packaging.

Chef Helper

Japanese Steak House
07.2009 - 10.2013
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
  • Replenished food and ingredients supplies to meet service demand.

Chef

Genki Sushi USA
08.2008 - 11.2009
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Warehouse Worker

Coca-Cola
06.2006 - 09.2008
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.

Harvester

Maui Land & Pinneapple Co Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2006
  • Transported and loaded harvested items into delivery trucks.
  • Evaluate harvesting conditions and identify obstacles.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Assisted with maintenance and installation of irrigation equipment.
  • Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
  • Operated heavy equipment and large farm tractors with strong focus on safety.

Education

Pohnpei Island Central High School
Federated States Of Micronesia

Skills

  • Vendor Relations
  • Resource Management
  • Cost Control
  • Meal Preparation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Staff Coordination
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Effective Communications

Timeline

Chef

Shogun Bistro
10.2023 - Current

Chef

Wasabi Fusion & Restaurant
01.2018 - 09.2023

Chef

Japanese Steak House
02.2015 - 01.2017

Life Hang

Tyson Foods
04.2013 - 09.2015

Chef Helper

Japanese Steak House
07.2009 - 10.2013

Chef

Genki Sushi USA
08.2008 - 11.2009

Warehouse Worker

Coca-Cola
06.2006 - 09.2008

Harvester

Maui Land & Pinneapple Co Inc.
12.2003 - 08.2006

Pohnpei Island Central High School

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