Jermanique Short
Temple
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience; specializing in menu creation and food presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through innovative dish plating and effective kitchen workflow optimization. Skilled in dietary accommodations and maintaining high standards of food safety, fostering strong vendor relationships for quality ingredient sourcing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sodexo
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Cook international dishes on a live action station
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Served catering guests by fulfilling orders, communicating requests to kitchen staff and routinely inquiring about customer satisfaction.
Owner/Operator
Buzzed Wingz LLC
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Develop brand concept, menu items, pricing, preparation, and seasonal offering
- Maintained compliance with food safety and local health department regulations
- Negotiated vendor contract and purchased ingredients cost-effectively
- Designed ordering systems and improved workflow for faster service
- Preformed/ Managed catering orders, private events and partnerships with venue
- Created/ designed uniforms for the team
Lead Cook
Sodexo
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Acted as Sous chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Headed shipping and receiving to maintain efficient flow of materials and finished goods.
Culinary Assistant
Lake Austin Spa & Resort
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Assist executive chef and visiting chefs with production
- Prep and cook food items according to specification
- Plate dishes in an attractive way
- Maintain kitchen to meet or exceed the Department of Health standards for cleanliness, food handling and sanitation
Education
Associate of Science - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX01-2021
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Austin, TX10-2018
Skills
- Menu Creation & Culinary innovation
- Recipe development & standardization
- Advanced cooking techniques sous vide, butcher, charcuterie
- Food presentation & plating design
- Seasonal & farm-to-table menu planning
- Dietary accommodation (vegan, gluten-free, allergen protocols)
- Quality control & taste consistency
- Cost control & budgeting
- Food cost & portion control
- Kitchen workflow optimization
- Health, Sanitation& safety compliance
Timeline
Cook
Sodexo
08.2023 - 12.2023
Owner/Operator
Buzzed Wingz LLC
06.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Cook
Sodexo
02.2018 - 05.2020
Culinary Assistant
Lake Austin Spa & Resort
05.2017 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Pastry
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts