Jeremy Jones
Albuquerque
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with expertise in food safety, inventory control, and team leadership. Committed to enhancing kitchen operations and delivering exceptional customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook/ Restaurant Manager
Smash & Shake
Albuquerque, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
- Coordinated daily operations to enhance team efficiency and workflow consistency.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline task execution.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff in service protocols and menu knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels, placing orders to maintain stock availability.
- Resolved customer complaints swiftly to enhance dining experience.
- Monitored employee performance, providing feedback to improve productivity.
- Implemented sanitation and safety guidelines to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in cash handling procedures ensuring accurate transactions at end of shifts.
- Addressed customer concerns, complaints and questions, resulting in outstanding customer service ratings.
- Assigned tasks to employees and oversaw opening and closing of restaurant.
- Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies in daily financial reports.
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and customer service expectations, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Monitored employee food handling, safety and uniform requirements.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by setting a positive example for team members, consistently adhering to company policies and maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellent customer service.
- Coached crew during food preparation, controlled production levels and tracked waste to manage costs.
Lead Line Cook
Bob Evans Restaurant
Lake City, FL
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service consistency.
- Trained new line cooks on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed daily prep schedules to optimize workflow and improve service times.
- Implemented standard recipes to maintain food quality and presentation standards.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
Line Cook
Hudsons Grille
Marquette, MI
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and reporting shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to execute timely food service during peak hours.
- Implemented food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and equipment operation for consistent performance.
- Streamlined prep processes to enhance efficiency and reduce food waste in the kitchen.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Kitchen Manager/Lead Line Cook
Napoli Pizza and Panini
Saint Augustine, FL
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new kitchen employees, enhancing team performance.
- Coordinated daily operations to maintain efficient workflow during peak hours, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and improve ingredient quality for menu offerings.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fletcher Sr. High School
Neptune Beach, FLSkills
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Grilling techniques
- Menu planning
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Quality control
- Menu development
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Safe food handling
- Inventory control
- Spoilage prevention
- Knife skills
- Cost reduction
- Culinary expertise
- Ingredient preparation
- Portion control
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce preparation
- Garnishing techniques
- Plates presentation
- Recipe memorization
- Food safety monitoring
- Ordering and stocking
- Catering management
- Workstation organization
- Cleaning and organization
- Highly motivated
- Food safety standards
- Food storage procedures
- Line management
- Kitchen station setup
- Back of house operations
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Server communication
- Problem-solving
- Professional attitude
- Attention to detail
- Prepared foods plating
- Head chef collaboration
- Stock rotation
- Crew training
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Food allergen safety
- Food rotation
- Recipe creation
- Deep fryer operation
Accomplishments
Promoted to Restaurant Manager within the first month at Smash & Shake, accompanied by a salary increase in recognition of strong performance and leadership.
Entrusted with developing proprietary, restaurant-exclusive recipes and collaborating closely with ownership to refine operations and elevate the brand. Regularly contribute strategic feedback and innovative ideas to enhance overall business performance.
Lead the creation and execution of original culinary concepts for monthly promotional specials, driving customer engagement and increasing interest in the restaurant.
Work directly under the owner/operator/chef—an accomplished entrepreneur with a proven track record, including a successful food truck venture in California and established businesses in Albuquerque—now expanding with a second successful restaurant location.
Selected as part of the opening team for Smash & Shake, a growing concept gaining steady momentum. The restaurant was recently featured in the Albuquerque Journal and continues to generate strong community interest, positive discussion, and favorable online reviews.
Certification
- Food Handlers Certificate
!! ATTENTION !!
Looking to relocate to Truth or Consequences with property already picked out.
Timeline
Lead Line Cook/ Restaurant Manager
Smash & Shake
01.2026 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Bob Evans Restaurant
10.2024 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Hudsons Grille
02.2023 - 09.2024
Kitchen Manager/Lead Line Cook
Napoli Pizza and Panini
11.2011 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Fletcher Sr. High School