Jay Clatt
cook
Peoria Heights,IL
Summary
A motivated line cook with 15+ years of experience in preparing exquisite meals for customers. Skilled in adhering to proper food handling methods and maintaining the correct temperature for food products. A creative and driven professional dedicated to enhancing the kitchen team through improved collaboration, innovative recipes, and advanced cooking techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Jims Bistro
Peoria Heights, IL
10.2013 - Current
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Professionally resolving conflicts among workers is essential for maintaining a positive environment.
- Worked in tandem with management to optimize budget planning and streamline expenses effectively.
Bouncer
Diesel Nightclub
Peoria, IL
08.2013 - 01.2024
- Monitored premises, ensuring safety and preventing unauthorized access.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Responded promptly to alarms or incidents, securing scene efficiently.
- Identified potential threats, addressing situations calmly and professionally.
Line Cook
Par-A-Dice Hotel And Casino
East Peoria, IL
06.2011 - 10.2013
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Developed strategies to enhance food-presentation aspects of catering and retail environments.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer requests.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Collaborated with management to maintain efficient kitchen operations.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Chicago, ILSkills
- Food presentation
- Collaboration
- Cooking techniques
- Ordering Supplies
- Task Delegation
- Food Preparation
- Food Storage
- Cleaning procedures
- Efficiency Improvement
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Scheduling
- Line Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Inventory Management
Certification
- serv-safe certified food safety and management safety
- Basset certified alcohol handling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Jims Bistro
10.2013 - Current
Bouncer
Diesel Nightclub
08.2013 - 01.2024
Line Cook
Par-A-Dice Hotel And Casino
06.2011 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
- serv-safe certified food safety and management safety
- Basset certified alcohol handling
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