Jessica Holman
Stillwater,Oklahoma
Summary
Certified Chef de Cuisine with management competencies and the ability to handle 4 to 2500 customers in a busy dining establishment. Dedicated to promoting a fun, educational and disciplined work environment. Seasoned at performing quality control on deliverables and performing cost analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Oklahoma State University
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes throughout University Dining Services.
- Ability to develop and train staff through culture bearer through J1 Program
- Manages 20 staff members at any give moment depending what is need in or outside of the kitchen.
Sous Chef
Oklahoma State University
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Developed full, tasting, and special events menus to meet all establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
- Developed and standardized recipes for Catering Department and University Dining Services.
- Mentor more than 5 kitchen staff at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
- Communicated closely with Head Chef and cooks to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Office Assistant
Double H Service L.L.C
10.2011 - 12.2019
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using MS Office suite.
- Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping
- Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, deposits and reconciling accountings.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, prepare documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
Education
MBA - Business Administration Program
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK2016
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Platt College
Oklahoma City, OK12.2015
Skills
- Purchasing and Cost Control
- Recipes and menu planning
- Catering up to 2500 guest
- Communication skills
- Business Management
- Administrative support
- Event Management Software
- CBORD- Food Service Suite
- Payroll and scheduling
- Employee training and development
Certification
- American Culinary Federation (ACF): Certified Chef de Cuisine 2022
- ServSafe Instructor & Proctor 2022
- ServSafe Certification: Manger 2020
- ServSafe certification: Allergen 2019
- ServSafe Allergen Certification: 2019
- Captain of the Oklahoma ACF Team 2015
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Oklahoma State University
03.2020 - Current
Sous Chef
Oklahoma State University
01.2016 - 03.2020
Office Assistant
Double H Service L.L.C
10.2011 - 12.2019
MBA - Business Administration Program
Ashford University
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Platt College
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Platt College