Jessica Jones
Kissimmee
Summary
Skilled Assistant Sous Chef with experience in team collaboration, safety standards, and employee training. Known for maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and quality, driving operational improvements that contribute to overall success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sous Chef
Walt Disney World Company
Lake Buena Vista
09.2025 - Current
- Effectively communicate with team on a daily basis regarding expectations, tasks and important events for upcoming shifts
- Create training guides to help onboard new cast and outline job duties and responsibilities for operational efficiency
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization through collaboration with chefs.
- Execute daily food production tasks in adherence to safety and hygiene standards.
- Communicate expectations and perform quality control checks to ensure products meet Walt Disney World standards.
- Implement procedures to reduce waste and maintain cost efficiency throughout operations.
- Track food supplies and ingredients to support effective inventory management.
Cook 1 - Trainer
Walt Disney World Company
Lake Buena Vista
11.2022 - 09.2025
- Produced, decorated, and plated a multitude of bakery items including cakes, chocolate work, breads, mousses and various garnish work.
- Trained new cast on all menu items and bakery procedures and helped ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Conducted tastings of all prepared dishes to evaluate flavor, texture, and presentation to ensure proper food quality.
- Collaborated with waitstaff on special orders for customers with dietary restrictions.
- Implemented safe food handling practices to reduce risks of cross-contamination.
Culinary Intern
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista
08.2018 - 09.2022
- Assisted chefs with food preparation and ingredient organization across various dining venues.
- Collaborated with team members to execute menu items during high-volume service periods, including EPCOT festivals.
- Engaged with multiple chefs and leaders to gain culinary insights in both parks and resorts.
- Contributed to special events by creating themed dishes that enhanced guest experiences.
Bread Baker / Manager
Something Natural
Nantucket
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared various artisan breads utilizing traditional baking methods.
- Managed front of house bakery and kitchen staff, ensuring efficient daily operations.
- Coordinated delivery and invoicing of orders to multiple vendors across the island, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Trained new employees and organized training schedules to facilitate smooth onboarding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI05-2021
Skills
- Pastry techniques
- Kitchen management
- Food safety standards
- Sanitation practices
- Operational efficiency
- Employee training
Accomplishments
- Quarterly Award Winner
Affiliations
- Safety Team Champion
Timeline
Assistant Sous Chef
Walt Disney World Company
09.2025 - Current
Cook 1 - Trainer
Walt Disney World Company
11.2022 - 09.2025
Bread Baker / Manager
Something Natural
05.2021 - 11.2021
Culinary Intern
Walt Disney World Resort
08.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Johnson And Wales University