Jessa Burnett
Warren
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished catering and food service professional with prior work in front and back of house operations. Notable success in event planning, food preparation, culinary instruction, and menu development. Currently seeking a position to improve and display my skills and knowledge in a kitchen setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer/Instructor
Delicious Dishes with Jessa
Warren
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Executed catering services for diverse events and parties, ensuring exceptional guest experience.
- Coordinated event logistics for seamless delivery and setup of catering events.
- Created innovative recipes and curated menus for culinary classes and catering events, elevating guest experiences.
- Facilitated cooking sessions for groups of 2-10, guiding participants through menu preparation and enhancing their culinary skills.
Kitchen Manager
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course
Troy
04.2013 - 05.2016
- Led kitchen staff to ensure high standards in food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and maintained standard operating procedures to optimize kitchen workflow.
- Hired and trained new team members on kitchen safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Worked on kitchen line at Piper's Pub, stocking ingredients and preparing dishes for service.
- Orchestrated planning, preparation, cooking and serving of banquets and parties.
- Coordinated food and beverage inventory management, streamlining ordering processes.
- Designed and executed menus and daily specials.
- Provided bartending and serving services to support guest satisfaction.
Specialty Cheese Associate
Nino Salvaggio
Clinton Twp
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store displays, ensuring appealing presentation of products.
- Assisted in slicing and packaging cheese products. Supported pricing and labeling of cheese items for distribution of sale.
- Oversaw organization and maintenance of cheese island operations.
- Organized and arranged visually appealing displays of lunch meats, cheeses, and fruits.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MISkills
- Menu development
- Event coordination
- Kitchen management
- Food safety compliance
- Catering operations
- Customer Oriented
- Full service restaurant background
- Hiring and training
- Culinary arts education
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course
04.2013 - 05.2016
Caterer/Instructor
Delicious Dishes with Jessa
05.2012 - 05.2018
Specialty Cheese Associate
Nino Salvaggio
05.2010 - 04.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Oakland Community College