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Jerman Moran

Clifton

Summary

Innovative and results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in all aspects of the kitchen, from management, menu development, and staff leadership to inventory control and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Team Leader

Stew Leonard's
Clifton
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations in a fast-paced kitchen environment, overseeing a team of multiple prep staff and dishwashers.
  • Ensured a smooth kitchen workflow, maintained high food quality and safety standards, and supported executive chefs with training, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Fostered a collaborative, efficient team atmosphere while meeting tight service deadlines, and consistently exceeding customer satisfaction goals.

Line Cook

MrBeast
East Rutherford
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • I worked the fryers.
  • Worked on opening day, serving over 20,000 customers.

Prep Cook

1st Rnd
East Rutherford
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepped sauces such as buffalo chicken dip, bacon jam, pesto mayo, and beer cheese.
  • I learned to make quinoa and farro, and I would make hummus, mac and cheese balls by hand.
  • I would make everything that the line cooks needed to start their day and week.

Line Cook

Houlihan's
Hasbrouck Heights
11.2017 - 07.2022
  • I'd cut vegetables, using the mandolin for precise cuts.
  • I know how to use slicers to cut meat or cheese.
  • As a line cook, my station was the broiler, or as most call it, the grill.
  • I worked with steaks, burgers, salmon, and shrimp.
  • Know the five meat temperatures.

Prep Cook

Zinburger
Paramus
03.2017 - 09.2019
  • Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
  • Maintained an accurate inventory of supplies needed for daily operations.
  • I would prep onion rings by hand, and I would cut potatoes by hand to make fries.

Team Member

Taco Bell
East Hanover
01.2014 - 03.2017
  • I'd set up the station, open, and close on occasions. Made sure all the orders were taken care of in a timely manner. I attended to the customers and made sure they were taken care of.
  • Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
  • Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.

Education

Clifton High School
Clifton, NJ
06-2012

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Staff training
  • Kitchen operations
  • Menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Team management
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Recipe creation
  • Allergy awareness

Timeline

Kitchen Team Leader

Stew Leonard's
03.2024 - 06.2025

Line Cook

MrBeast
09.2022 - 11.2023

Prep Cook

1st Rnd
03.2022 - 07.2022

Line Cook

Houlihan's
11.2017 - 07.2022

Prep Cook

Zinburger
03.2017 - 09.2019

Team Member

Taco Bell
01.2014 - 03.2017

Clifton High School