Jerry Watford
Eugene,USA
Summary
Experienced Chef with 15 years in fine dining and banquet environments. Expertise in food preparation, safety, and kitchen management, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Skilled in team leadership and service enhancement, supported by a current Food Handler Certification. Focused on delivering outstanding dining experiences through precise meal preparation and customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Prep Cook
North fork Tavern
Eugene, USA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Plated prepared foods according to Chef's specifications for presentation
- Executed food preparation tasks to ensure timely service
- Cleaned kitchen and cooking utensils, organized equipment for optimal workflow
Line cook
Church Hill Living Assistant
Eugene, USA
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Prepared ingredients and plated dishes according to recipes, ensuring quality presentation
- Changed sanitize bucket regularly to uphold health standards. every 2 to 4 hours to maintain cleanliness and safety standards
- Removed trash from dining area to ensure a clean environment. from dining area to maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
- Supported team in clearing tables to enhance dining experience.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Terpening Terrace
Eugene, USA
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Prepared and cooked diverse dishes, adhering to recipes and presentation guidelines to meet quality standards
- Operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens, ensuring optimal performance for efficient food preparation
- Maintained clean, organized work station, consistently following sanitation guidelines to ensure food safety
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Club
Eugene, USA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained clean, organized work area to ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
- Trained new line cooks on cooking techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team skill level and efficiency
- Contributed ideas for menu development based on ingredient availability and customer preferences
- Adapted to changing menu items and special requests, ensuring high-quality standards and customer satisfaction
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation and safety regulations
Line Cook/Prep Cook
THE BIER STEIN
Eugene, USA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared and cooked diverse dishes following recipes and upholding quality and presentation standards
- Coordinated with kitchen team to create daily specials and adjust seasonal menu offerings
- Maintained and operated kitchen equipment including grills, fryers, and ovens to ensure optimal performance
Executive Sous Chef
Davenport Hotels
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw kitchen operations and ensured adherence to food safety standards.
- Supervised daily food preparation and ensured quality control of dishes served.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques and presentation skills.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Ordered food supplies, maintained inventory, and managed budgeting of resources.
- Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Coordinated special events, ensuring timely execution of catering orders and services.
Education
Culinary Arts -
INLAND NORTHWEST CULINARY ACADEMY, SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Spokane 09.2019 - 09.2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Advanced food preparation
- Meal Preparation
- Food safety
- Food safety management
- Food handling
- Health code compliance
- Food sanitation practices
- Sanitation procedures
- Workstation cleanliness
- Workspace organization
- Cooking
- Cooking Knife skills
- Plating
- Recipe adherence
- Fryers
- Deep frying
- Broiling
- Sautéing
- Restaurant experience
- Line cook experience
- Casual dining experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Culinary experience
- Food production
- Team collaboration
- Banquet Experience
- Food service
- Food production
Certification
Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Line Cook/Prep Cook
North fork Tavern
08.2025 - 10.2025
Line cook
Church Hill Living Assistant
05.2025 - 07.2025
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Terpening Terrace
02.2025 - 04.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Jazzy Ladies Cafe & Club
08.2024 - 12.2024
Line Cook/Prep Cook
THE BIER STEIN
06.2024 - 08.2024
Executive Sous Chef
Davenport Hotels
03.2022 - 08.2023
Culinary Arts -
INLAND NORTHWEST CULINARY ACADEMY, SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2019 - 09.2021