Jesse King
Franklin,NC
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Culinary skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Root & Barrel Kitchen
08.2022 - Current
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control for restaurant.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
01.2020 - Current
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Sous Chef
Gracious Plates On Main
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Helped to start/Open this Restaurant
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
Kitchen Manager
Cafe Rel
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate meal service and special events, executing smooth operations.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Production Cook
Whole Food Market
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Scrubbed grill on customer request due to food allergies to clean food residue and avoid issues with allergens.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Packaged takeout orders in proper containers and bagged up for customers.
- Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
- Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Developed process that reduced waste and improved supply turnover.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
Line Cook
Blount Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Produced adequate amounts of mise en place to make meal preparation easier.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Education
Diploma -
Faith Christian School
Clinton, TN05.2005
Skills
- Order Delivery Practices
- Dish Preparation
- Employee Training
- Process Improvement
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Attention to Detail
- Catering and Events
- Recipe Development
- Inventory Control
- Food Service Safety Training
- Delegating Work
- Hygiene Policy Implementation
- Cook Consistent Dishes
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Create Recipes
- Menu Planning
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Root & Barrel Kitchen
08.2022 - Current
Sous Chef
Gracious Plates On Main
03.2021 - 08.2022
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
01.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Cafe Rel
12.2019 - 03.2022
Production Cook
Whole Food Market
03.2017 - 08.2020
Line Cook
Blount Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
Diploma -
Faith Christian School
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