Jermaine Tutt
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic kitchen leader skilled in meal coordination, equipment maintenance, and dish presentation. Known for maintaining high food safety standards while managing staff to ensure timely and quality service during peak hours.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Portillo's Restaurant Group
Houston, Texas
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed efficient workflows to enhance kitchen productivity and organization.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling techniques.
- Organized the work area for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Provided direction to kitchen staff regarding food preparation, cooking times, portion sizes, and presentation of dishes.
- Managed kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality food production.
Cook Shift Leader
Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
Houston, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff and maintained high food safety standards.
- Coordinated meal preparation and ensured timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to meet restaurant standards.
- Ensured kitchen staff followed health and safety regulations.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther
Houston, TX03-1996
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment maintenance
- Dish presentation
- Meal coordination
- Food storage
- Kitchen equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Texas Food Handler Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Portillo's Restaurant Group
02.2024 - 01.2025
Cook Shift Leader
Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
01.2014 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther