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Jeffrey Norris

Cassville,NJ

Summary

Skilled at overseeing inventory, teams and customer orders. Well-versed in different kitchen environments and produces many different types of desserts. Expertise in developing unique offerings for customers, events, and seasonal menus.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Pastry Chef

Driftwood Cabana Club
Sunbright, NJ
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted head pastry chef in creating attractive displays for pastry items at special events.
  • Maintained records of daily production including quantity, quality and type of product produced.
  • Ensured that all foods were prepared fresh and met high standards for presentation before serving them to customers.
  • Ordered necessary supplies from vendors when stock was low.

Head Cook

Good Delights
Lakewood, NJ
10.2023 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly menus based on budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
  • Planned menus for banquets and special events as requested by management.
  • Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.

Head Cook

Jackie Keelens Bar Grille
Keansburg, NJ
10.2019 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly menus based on budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
  • Planned menus for banquets and special events as requested by management.
  • Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
  • Evaluated new products from vendors to determine if they meet company standards.
  • Assisted with menu planning and recipe development when necessary.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.

Head Cook

Good Delights
Lakewood, NJ
11.2016 - 08.2019
  • Developed and implemented daily, weekly, and monthly menus based on budget guidelines.
  • Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
  • Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
  • Planned menus for banquets and special events as requested by management.
  • Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
  • Created recipes for daily specials using seasonal ingredients available locally.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining a professional attitude at all times.
  • Sanitized counters and utensils used for preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Monitored kitchen equipment for functionality and coordinated necessary repairs or replacements.

Line Cook

CulinArt
Lincroft, NJ
09.2013 - 11.2016
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
  • Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
  • Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rumson Fair Haven
Rumson, NJ
06-1988

Skills

  • Employee appraisals
  • Food Production
  • Food quality evaluations
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Menu Planning
  • Ingredient Selection

Timeline

Head Cook

Good Delights
10.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Pastry Chef

Driftwood Cabana Club
07.2023 - Current

Head Cook

Jackie Keelens Bar Grille
10.2019 - 07.2023

Head Cook

Good Delights
11.2016 - 08.2019

Line Cook

CulinArt
09.2013 - 11.2016

High School Diploma -

Rumson Fair Haven

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