Jawon Burns
Charleston,SC
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 6 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CULINARY SPECIALIST
Airforce
Charleston, SC
05.2019 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring all employees followed health and safety regulations
- Supervised daily operations including food preparation, inventory management, and staffing levels
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Designed and implemented training programs for new and existing kitchen staff
- Supervised sanitary conditions by monitoring hygiene practices, food safety and cleanliness
- Assisted in training new staff members on proper cooking techniques and procedures
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness in the kitchen area while preparing meals
- Properly communicate with the front-of-house staff to ensure timely, accurate, and presentable food service
- Ability to plan/cater key holiday events, parties, weddings, and special gatherings
- Reconciled 120 mandatory accounting reports for a 5k change fund of over meal 840k transactions.
- Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Joliet Illinois
Argo Community Highschool
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Menu Development
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Dining facility Accounting
- Knife Skills
- Adaptability
- Kitchen Organization
- Guest Interaction
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Dining facility management
- Food presentation
- Food Service
Certification
CPR Certified Safeserv Certified
Food service manager certified
Timeline
CULINARY SPECIALIST
Airforce
05.2019 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Joliet Illinois
Argo Community Highschool