Jessica Jacobs
Chef
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills. Seeking a position that provides professional challenges, where I can leverage my interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. As a detail-oriented team player, I thrive in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a keen eye for accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/Server Shift Leader
Café Gratitude
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
Prep-Cook
True Food Kitchen
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Owner & Chef
Town Square Café & Bakery
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Bakery Manager
Cest La Vie Bakery
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Maintained and controlled inventory of baked goods.
Kitchen Manager
Gabriel's Desserts
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Cook/Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Town Center Community Church
12.2004 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with director to order supplies for VBS activities.
- Teach children lessons with religious and moral themes.
- Designed and coordinated meals for church family on Wednesday nights and for special events.
Education
Elementary Education
Jefferson Davis Community College
Biloxi, MS09.2004
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Order Delivery Practices
- Purchasing
- Workflow Planning
- Inventory and Budget Management
- Menu Development
- Cost Control
- Kitchen Staff Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- ServSafe Certification
Activities
- Gardening
- Travel
- Reading
- Hiking
- Yoga
- Health and wellness
Social Media - Instagram
townsquarecafeandbakery
Timeline
Prep Cook/Server Shift Leader
Café Gratitude
08.2022 - 06.2023
Prep-Cook
True Food Kitchen
08.2021 - 06.2022
Owner & Chef
Town Square Café & Bakery
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bakery Manager
Cest La Vie Bakery
08.2014 - 06.2016
Kitchen Manager
Gabriel's Desserts
02.2009 - 01.2011
Cook/Vacation Bible School Volunteer
Town Center Community Church
12.2004 - 12.2008
Elementary Education
Jefferson Davis Community College