Jesse Guillaume
De Pere,WI
Summary
- Accomplished Chef and Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at Perkins Family Restaurant, enhancing food quality and presentation while fostering team collaboration. Expert in food safety and sanitation, alongside effective communications, significantly improved customer satisfaction. Demonstrates a keen ability to mentor staff and maintain high standards of culinary excellence.
- Productive Material Handler offering 5 years of demonstrated experience in warehouse operations. Committed to safety and cleanliness in workplace. Dedicated to learning new skills and accepting tasks of increased responsibility.
- Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.
- Self-motivated Line Lead streamlines production processes and delegates tasks to prioritize quality and on-time completion. Positive motivator driving manufacturing personnel toward production benchmarks.
- Industrious Forklift Operator trained in all aspects of shipment inspections and transportation. Versed in using scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to promote safe and on-time shipment and delivery. Strong and robust individual comfortable lifting up to 60 pounds and operating all job-related equipment such as shrink wrap machines.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chef
Pasquale's International Cafe
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Collaborated effectively with front-of-house team for seamless dining experience and positive customer feedback.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Family Restaurant
12.2013 - 03.2016
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely and accurate food delivery.
Material Handler
Services Plus Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2013
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI 09.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Effective Communications
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Sauce preparation
- New Hire Training
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Material Handling
- Loading and unloading
- Order Picking
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operation
- Equipment safety
- Assembly and production
- Production Support
- Data Entry
- Machinery Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Compliance
- Machine programming
- Equipment Operation
- Quality Control
- Employee Training
- Packaging
- Production Logging
- Production
- Production Line Work
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceTimeline
Chef
Pasquale's International Cafe
01.2019 - 09.2024
Kitchen Manager
Perkins Family Restaurant
12.2013 - 03.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
09.2009 - 05.2013
Material Handler
Services Plus Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2013