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Jessica Galeckas

Lisbon

Summary

Adept at kitchen management and client relationship building, I have a proven track record of enhancing meal experiences and maximizing client satisfaction, notably at Ani’s Table. My expertise spans from innovative cooking techniques to meticulous sanitation practices, ensuring both culinary excellence and safety. Achievements include significantly increasing repeat business and reducing food waste, underscoring my strong work ethic and creative thinking.

Work History

Personal Chef

Self Employed
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
  • Reduced food waste through effective menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and utilizing seasonal produce.
  • Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
  • Increased repeat business through referrals by maintaining excellent rapport with clients while respecting confidentiality agreements.

Assistant Caterer

Ani’s Table
  • Collaborated with event planners to customize menus and ensure client needs were met, resulting in memorable experiences for guests.
  • Managed financial aspects of catering events, including cost analysis, budgeting, invoicing, and payment processing, ensuring profitability without compromising quality or client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes, contributing to seamless events and satisfied clients.
  • Streamlined communication between kitchen and service staff for smoother event execution, reducing errors and ensuring a cohesive dining experience for guests.

Server

Joey’s Bar and Grill
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Chef Assistant

Timberland Company
  • Planned menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Prepared and served meals for small dinner parties and large events and complied with diet requests and special accommodations.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals.
  • Reduced food waste through effective menu planning, sourcing local ingredients, and utilizing seasonal produce.
  • Labeled food to include reheating and safe storage and handling instructions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes to menus or guest numbers while still delivering high-quality results.
  • Increased repeat business through referrals by maintaining excellent rapport with clients while respecting confidentiality agreements.

Education

Diplôme De Le Cordon Bleu - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu
Dover, NH
06.2008

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts

Macintosh College
Dover, NH
06.2008

Skills

  • Kitchen organization
  • Client relationship building
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation practices
  • Kitchen management
  • Kitchen equipment usage
  • Allergy awareness
  • Strong work ethic
  • Customer service

Timeline

Personal Chef

Self Employed

Assistant Caterer

Ani’s Table

Server

Joey’s Bar and Grill

Chef Assistant

Timberland Company

Diplôme De Le Cordon Bleu - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Culinary Arts

Macintosh College
Jessica Galeckas