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Work History
Education
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Jason Sell

Summary

I am seeking a challenging and dynamic role where I can take myself to the next level and contribute to the success of the culinary team. I strive to expand my knowledge while rising through the ranks to take me to the next level in my career; while honing in on my skills to enhance a better understanding of different food, techniques, and cuisines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Atlanta Personal Chef Service
08.2022 - Current

Created Chef's Table 5 + Course Tasting Style Events for more personable and Elegant experiences for Guests while maintaining Profitable Revenue. Overseeing Menu changes each season, customizing Menus to client events, and scheduling 7 Chefs for prep shifts, parties, and events. Managed kitchen Standards, organization, and Inventory.

Executive Chef

SAA Meal Prep
06.2020 - 08.2022

Created an efficient assembly line style for packaging meals. Responsible for menu development, menu creation, and kitchen standards, Leading 6 cooks to focus on new cooking techniques helping to create more consistent food while maintaining and gaining new clients. Overseeing Kitchen operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and vendor relationships.

Sales Manager

Total Nutrition
07.2017 - 07.2021

Sales of supplements and vitamins while creating customer relationships for repeat business, Trained and made custom meal and workout plans for clients. Ran day to day to operations, stock, inventory and organization .

Line Cook

The Optimist
04.2014 - 05.2015

Set up stations and prepped for service with consistent timing and

Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.

Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards. Learned new and different cooking Techniques. Maintained all side duties that included Cleaning the front and back kitchen, organization, and keeping all coolers cleaned and organized.

Cook 1 ( Chef De Partie )

The Ritz-Carlton
09.2008 - 10.2009

Tournant, Received 5-Star Employee Award

Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment. Also Demonstrating strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods. Also Monitoring food production to verify quality and consistency. Very Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

Line Cook

Canoe Restaurant,
09.2008 - 09.2008

Starting from intern straight out of culinary school working up as a Line cook I moved threw each station Grillardin, Veggie & Pasta Station, and Sauté/Center spending 3 years gaining as much experience as before starting a new journey.

I also Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity. Helping to Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards. While Keeping up with all kitchen cleaning and organization

Line Cook

Canoe Restaurant,
06.2005 - 10.2008

Starting from intern straight out of culinary school working up as a Line cook I moved threw each station Grillardin, Veggie & Pasta Station, and Sauté/Center spending 3 years gaining as much experience as before starting a new journey.

I also Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity. Helping to Monitor food quality and presentation to maintain high standards. While Keeping up with all kitchen cleaning and organization

Stage

Cherokee Country Club
03.2007 - 03.2007

Cook

Avante Catering
05.2004 - 06.2005

Started as a cook in this catering company while in school helping Prepare and serve Different Cuisines in a fast-paced environment. Prepped and Serviced all events while Setting up buffets and catering events. Helped in maintaining kitchen organization and cleanliness.

Education

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts,
Atlanta, GA
01.2005

Skills

    Culinary Skills:

  • Menu Development
  • Culinary Creativity
  • Recipe Creation and Innovation
  • Food presentation and Plating
  • Ingredient selection and Procurement
  • Proficient in Various Cooking Styles
  • (eg Contemporary American, Asian, etc)

  • Master of Various Culinary Techniques
  • Knife Skills and Equipment proficiency
  • Leadership and Management Skills :

  • Team Leadership and Development
  • Kitchen Staff Supervision
  • Training and Mentorship
  • Kitchen Workflow Optimization
  • Budget and Cost Control
  • Vendor Management and Negotiation
  • Inventory Management
  • Operational Excellence :

  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • HACPP and Food Safety
  • Quality and Control Assurance
  • Kitchen Organization and Efficiency
  • Time Management and Prioritization
  • Menu Costing and Pricing

Accomplishments

    Successfully Helped Lead the Culinary Team as Sous Chef for the Past 1 1/2 years. Overseeing a team of 12 private chefs in Parties and Events. Perfectly executing our biggest event, a 300-person cocktail party from start to finish while maintaining 50% profitability.


    Encouraged a Collaborative and High performing team culture, resulting in a 20% Improvement in kitchen efficiency and a Higher quality of events.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Atlanta Personal Chef Service
08.2022 - Current

Executive Chef

SAA Meal Prep
06.2020 - 08.2022

Sales Manager

Total Nutrition
07.2017 - 07.2021

Line Cook

The Optimist
04.2014 - 05.2015

Cook 1 ( Chef De Partie )

The Ritz-Carlton
09.2008 - 10.2009

Line Cook

Canoe Restaurant,
09.2008 - 09.2008

Stage

Cherokee Country Club
03.2007 - 03.2007

Line Cook

Canoe Restaurant,
06.2005 - 10.2008

Cook

Avante Catering
05.2004 - 06.2005

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts,
Jason Sell