Jeannette Outland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Compass Group USA
Jackson
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented food safety standards to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated with management to optimize workflow and reduce waste in the kitchen.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
- Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
Cook
Triumph Village Child Dev. Center
Jackson
02.1997 - 06.2011
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines for children.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment daily.
- Collaborated with staff to ensure timely meal service for all children.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage procedures were followed.
- Trained new kitchen staff on safety and food preparation techniques.
- Implemented sanitation practices to comply with health regulations.
- Engaged with children during meal times to promote healthy eating habits.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Word Processor
Hinds Commyunity College
Jackson Ms., MSSkills
Foodsafety
Menu planning
Kitchen mint
Inventory
Timeline
Head Cook
Compass Group USA
02.2025 - Current
Cook
Triumph Village Child Dev. Center
02.1997 - 06.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Word Processor
Hinds Commyunity College