Jeffrey Reamer
Phillipsburg,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Chef with a robust background in high-volume food service and event catering, notably at Ryan's Parkside Restaurant. Expert in sautéing, frying, and grilling, coupled with exceptional time management skills. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality, leading teams to exceed customer expectations without compromising on safety or standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Custodian
Washington Twp BOE
Washington, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Reported any unsafe conditions found within the facility to appropriate personnel.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Dishwasher
Warrenside Tavern
Stewartsville, NJ
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Maintained clean, organized and fully stocked work areas for maximum efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Cook
Pomptonian Food Service
Flemington, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2022
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
Chef
Self Employed Ryan's Parkside Restaurant
Phillipsburg, NJ
06.1993 - 06.2006
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren County Technical School
Washington06-1977
Skills
- Sauteing
- Frying
- Grilling
- Cooking
- Food preparation
- High volume production capability
- Event catering
- Time management
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
School Custodian
Washington Twp BOE
10.2024 - Current
Dishwasher
Warrenside Tavern
11.2022 - 01.2025
Cook
Pomptonian Food Service
09.2006 - 06.2022
Chef
Self Employed Ryan's Parkside Restaurant
06.1993 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Warren County Technical School
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