Jayson Villa
Chef
Merritt Island,FL
Summary
Dynamic Chef with extensive experience at Time Out Sports Bar, excelling in food safety and kitchen management. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through strategic menu planning and effective team collaboration. Skilled in grilling techniques and maintaining high standards of cleanliness, resulting in reduced food waste and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Discovery Beach Cafe
2020 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven operations while ensuring equipment cleanliness after every shift.
- Verified freezer and refrigerator temperatures prior to each shift to ensure food safety.
- Maintained organized mise en place to promote consistency in food preparation.
- Managed inventory by placing orders for restocking items before supplies depleted.
Chef
Time Out Sports Bar
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained organized mise en place to ensure consistent workflow.
- Placed orders to restock supplies proactively, preventing shortages.
- Handled and stored food safely, eliminating illness and preventing cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator temperatures prior to each shift for compliance.
- Utilized effective cleaning techniques to sanitize surfaces and utensils for raw ingredients.
- Trained kitchen staff to execute preparation tasks efficiently under pressure.
- Reduced food waste through strategic menu planning and inventory control practices.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic recipes to enhance customer retention.
Chef
Orleans Bistro and Bar
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven operations while ensuring equipment cleanliness after every shift.
- Verified freezer and refrigerator temperatures prior to each shift to ensure food safety.
- Maintained organized mise en place to promote consistency in food preparation.
- Managed inventory by placing orders for restocking items before supplies depleted.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dr. Phillips High School
Orlando, FL06.1998
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Culinary techniques
- Quality assurance
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Kitchen operations
- Team collaboration
- Grilling and frying techniques
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Ingredient knowledge
- Recipe and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation
Timeline
Chef
Time Out Sports Bar
02.2024 - 07.2025
Chef
Orleans Bistro and Bar
05.2019 - 01.2024
Chef
Discovery Beach Cafe
2020 - Current
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dr. Phillips High School
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