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Jesse Hammett

Anchorage,AK

Summary

Dynamic Chef and Manager with extensive experience at Casual Encounters Catering, specializing in menu development and culinary expertise. Proven track record in executing successful events for up to 300 guests, while ensuring food safety and fostering team collaboration. Recognized for creative menu design and exceptional training of kitchen staff.

Experienced with leading kitchen teams and managing food preparation in busy environments. Utilizes culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations to maintain high standards of food quality and safety. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments and driving operational efficiency.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Cook

Five Star
06.2024 - Current

Prep and cook Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for 9 to 20 clients.

Some baking of cookies and cakes.

Ordering

Chef/ Manager

Casual Encounters Catering
06.2018 - Current

Prepare and cook banquets and events for 5 to 300 people.

This meals were Cooke in locations ranging for inside multi million dollar homes to out side on the grill in the park.

Designing menus with multiple entrees to full appetizer menus.

Head Cook

Atco
12.2023 - 06.2024

Preparing and cooking Dinner for 200 to 300 people, at two different camps.

Overseeing kitchen crew.

Delegating as needed.

Daily manager meetings.

Safety training and protocol.

Head Cook

ESS
02.2021 - 10.2023

Prepare meals for 20 to 600 clients at multiple camps.

Safety procedures

Food ordering

Inventory

Lodge Chef

Afognak Wilderness Lodge
05.2020 - 08.2020

This was a seasonal position.

I cooked breakfast.

We prepared to go sandwiches for the boat.

I prepared 4 to 5 course Dinners with desert.

Executive Sous Chef

Marriott
06.2019 - 05.2020

Cooked on Line for Lunch and Dinner

Organized and cooked banquets.

Helped with brunch.

Daily managers meeting.

Multiple temperature logs.

Catering Lead

Arctic Catering
02.2006 - 06.2017

This is considered executive chef at most other locations.

Oversaw and managed kitchen employees up to 72 persons.

Up to 11 kitchens.

Employee reviews and training.

Safety meetings

Food orders for up to 800 people.

Detailed cleaning lists.

Walk throughs.

Education

Associate Of Occupational Studies - Culinary

Western Culinary Institute
Portland, OR
03.2003

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Food safety regulations
  • Culinary expertise
  • Supply ordering
  • Menu planning
  • Recipe creation
  • Kitchen management
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Cooking skills
  • Team management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Food presentation
  • Menu development
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Inventory supervision
  • Event planning
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food trend awareness
  • Catering oversight
  • Equipment inspection
  • Nutritional advice
  • Dish preparation
  • Order control
  • Culinary staff management
  • Food safety management
  • Kitchen staff management
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Staff training
  • Quality control
  • Staff supervision and coordination
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Safe food handling
  • Restaurant operations
  • Workflow optimization
  • Garnishing and plating
  • Food inventories
  • Cost control
  • Food procurement
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory management
  • Prioritization and organization
  • Team leadership
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Customer service
  • Recipe development
  • Portion and cost control
  • BOH operations
  • Team collaboration
  • Banquets and catering
  • Team Training
  • Problem and complaint resolution
  • Staff scheduling
  • Food stock and supply management
  • Kitchen operations oversight
  • Food handlers card
  • Equipment inspection and maintenance
  • Staff performance assessments
  • Order management
  • Batch cooking
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Creative thinking

Experience

33 years working in Kitchens, restaurants, Hotels, and Foodservice.

Lifelong dedication to the Culinary World.

I have visited or lived in all 50 states.

Timeline

Head Cook

Five Star
06.2024 - Current

Head Cook

Atco
12.2023 - 06.2024

Head Cook

ESS
02.2021 - 10.2023

Lodge Chef

Afognak Wilderness Lodge
05.2020 - 08.2020

Executive Sous Chef

Marriott
06.2019 - 05.2020

Chef/ Manager

Casual Encounters Catering
06.2018 - Current

Catering Lead

Arctic Catering
02.2006 - 06.2017

Associate Of Occupational Studies - Culinary

Western Culinary Institute
Jesse Hammett