Jessica Lewin
Stratton,ME
Summary
Versatile Chef and Kitchen Manager with a proven track record at New Morning Natural Foods, showcasing culinary creativity and exceptional team collaboration. Elevated guest satisfaction through innovative recipes and meticulous attention to food quality, reducing food waste by strategic planning. Skilled in cooking techniques and nutrition awareness, adept at fostering a positive dining experience.
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Bag And Kettle
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
Personal Chef and Health Coach
Self Employed Writer
03.2021 - Current
- Guided clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
- Implemented stress-reduction techniques into coaching sessions for improved mental well-being among clients.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to identify client barriers and facilitate behavior change.
- Improved client health outcomes by developing personalized wellness plans and tracking progress.
- Promoted holistic approach to health by integrating physical, mental, and emotional well-being into coaching practices.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual health goals using locally sourced products.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales..
- Received consistently positive feedback from clients for exceptional taste and presentation of prepared meals..
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional analyses of dishes to accommodate clients'' specific health goals or dietary restrictions
- Developed and maintained an extensive repertoire of recipes to cater to diverse tastes and dietary requirements while staying current with global food trends.
Chef and Kitchen Manager
New Morning Natural Foods
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques..
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders..
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Elevated restaurant's reputation, securing positive reviews through meticulous attention to food quality and presentation.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
Education
Masters In Energy Medicine - Health Sciences
Rhys Thomas Institute of Energy Medicine
Boston, MABachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology
Purdue Global University
Indian, AK05.2018
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Stone Soup For Culinary Arts
Portland, ME06.2005
Skills
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Performance improvement
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- New hire training
- Nutrition awareness
- Recipe development
- Operations management
- Pastry making
- Food costing
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Health and safety compliance
- Kitchen management
- Local ingredient sourcing
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- Waste reduction
Timeline
Cook
The Bag And Kettle
10.2024 - Current
Chef and Kitchen Manager
New Morning Natural Foods
11.2023 - 05.2024
Personal Chef and Health Coach
Self Employed Writer
03.2021 - Current
Masters In Energy Medicine - Health Sciences
Rhys Thomas Institute of Energy Medicine
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Psychology
Purdue Global University
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Stone Soup For Culinary Arts
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