JERMESHIA BOHANNA
Independent Culinary Experience
Hermitage,TN
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Dedicated culinary professional and current Culinary Arts student with over 10 years of hands-on cooking experience and a strong passion for food, hospitality, and professional kitchen operations. Experienced in food preparation, advanced knife skills, recipe development, menu planning, sauces, proteins, seafood, vegetables, starches, soups, and plated dishes. ServSafe Food Handler certified with formal training in professional culinary techniques and kitchen operations. Dependable, hardworking, organized, and eager to continue developing skills in a professional restaurant environment.
Work History
Cook | Recipe & Menu Development | Meal Preparation
10 Years 9 Months- Over 10 years of hands-on cooking experience preparing a wide variety of dishes and cuisines.
- Develop and execute original recipes with an emphasis on flavor, consistency, proper technique, and presentation.
- Plan and prepare complete meals including proteins, seafood, vegetables, starches, sauces, soups, salads, and desserts.
- Develop menus and recipes for family meals, private events, pop-ups, and catering-style food preparation.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of seasoning, cooking temperatures, preparation techniques, portioning, and plating.
- Manage multiple components of meals while maintaining organization, timing, and quality.
Culinary Team Member
1 Month- Assisted with food preparation and daily kitchen production in a professional restaurant environment.
- Prepared ingredients and maintained an organized and sanitary workstation.
- Followed recipes, food-safety procedures, portioning standards, and kitchen guidelines.
- Worked with the culinary team in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Assisted with maintaining cleanliness, organization, and readiness throughout kitchen operations.
Wok/Wheel
2 Years 9 Months- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Prepared high-volume wok stations with precise knife work, portioning, and ingredient readiness
- Adjusted cooking methods to meet special requests, dietary needs, and menu specifications
Education
- Culinary Arts
- Currently Enrolled
- Hands-on training in professional kitchen operations, culinary fundamentals, food preparation, classical and modern cooking techniques, menu development, sanitation, plating, and food presentation.
- Medical Assistant Program
Skills
Advanced Knife Skills
Mise en Place & Food Preparation
Recipe Development
Menu Planning
Protein & Seafood Preparation
Sauces
Soups & Stocks
Sautéing
Roasting & Grilling
Baking & Pastry Fundamentals
Plating & Food Presentation
Portion Control
Food Safety & Sanitation
Kitchen Organization
Temperature Control
Professional Kitchen Equipment
Fast-Paced Food Production
Teamwork & Communication
Dependable and hardworking
Fast learner
Works well independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills
Passionate about food
hospitality
and continued culinary growth
Strong attention to detail
Organized and sanitation-focused
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Receptive to direction and constructive feedback
Personal Information
Title: CULINARY PROFESSIONAL | LINE COOK | PREP COOK
Certification
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Culinary Team Member
Earl’s Kitchen + Bar
04.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Wok/Wheel
Hawkers
07.2023 - 04.2026Read More
Cook | Recipe & Menu Development | Meal Preparation
Independent Culinary Experience
01.2016 - CurrentRead More
Concord Career College
from Medical Assistant Program
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Nossi College of Art & Design
from Culinary Arts
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