Jenna DeWitt
Bordentown,NJ
Summary
As a self-motivated, reliable professional with superior leadership and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a high-pressure, challenging, and deadline-driven environment, my objective is to maintain a team-driven culinary operation in providing exceptional service for the members.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant Manager
Lady Footlocker
2014.12 - 2017.08
Line Cook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
2017.08 - 2018.10
Stations learned: Saute, Grill, Pantry & Expo
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Line Cook
Philadelphia Country Club
2018.10 - 2023.11
Stations Learned: Cold-Service Station, Dessert Station, Fry Station, Grill Station and Saute
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Banquet Sous Chef
Philadelphia Country Club
2023.11 - Current
- Preparing and executing food for private dining and member events.
- Managing staff with productive tasks throughout their day.
- Enhanced members satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality banquet dishes and ensuring timely service.
- Creating staff and banquet menus.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
07.2019
Associates of Science in Culinary Arts -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
01.2018
Diploma -
Florence Township Memorial High School
Florence, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Kitchen Leadership
- Team Management
- Food Presentation
- Food & Sanitation Safety
- Attention to Detail
References
- Kristin Park, Senior Private Dining Events Manager, Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne, PA KPark@philadelphiacc.net (267) 679-6788
- Al DiOrio, Banquet Chef, Philadelphia Country Club, Gladwyne, PA (215) 480-6909, alfred.diorio@yahoo.com
- Clare Cleland, Clubhouse Manager, Riverton Country Club, (772) 281-8092, ccleland@rivertoncc.com
- Fritz Gitschner, CMC, AAC (713) 498-5017
Certifications & Competitions
Certifications:
- 2018 ServSafe Certified
- 2024 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certified
Competitions:
- 2019, Bronze, The American Culinary Federation Competition
Timeline
Banquet Sous Chef
Philadelphia Country Club
2023.11 - Current
Line Cook
Philadelphia Country Club
2018.10 - 2023.11
Line Cook
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
2017.08 - 2018.10
Retail Assistant Manager
Lady Footlocker
2014.12 - 2017.08
Bachelors of Science in Culinary Arts -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Associates of Science in Culinary Arts -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Diploma -
Florence Township Memorial High School