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Jessica Lipsey

Detroit,MI

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
05.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
  • Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

Cook

Marriot Hotel
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Monitored inventory levels to minimize waste and ensure adequate supply of ingredients.
  • Implemented efficient cooking methods to enhance meal quality and reduce preparation time.
  • Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Cook

Little Caesars Arena
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Prepared and cooked high-quality meals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to ensure food safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Trained new staff on cooking techniques and operational procedures.

Chef

DoCo
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner. Planning the menu, keeping in mind budget, and availability of seasonal ingredients. Overseeing all kitchen operations. Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required. Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items. Taking stock of ingredients and equipment, and placing orders to replenish stock. Enforcing safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen. Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh. Keeping up to date with industry trends.

Chef

Club Celebrity Bar and Grill
03.2008 - 09.2022
  • Prep and cook for the line, while at the same time rotating and making sure everything is fresh. Seeing to it that everyone is preparing food properly. Watching stock and keeping inventory. Cashier work and dealing with the customer. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible. Provided efficient and courteous service to customers at all times. Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals. Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems. Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Highland Park Career Academy
Highland Park, MI

Skills

  • Staff Supervision and Coordination
  • Quality Control and Oversight
  • Food Preparation, Plating and Presentation
  • Recipe Development
  • Staff Recruiting and Hiring
  • Coordinating Kitchen Staff
  • Special Events and Catering
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Special Requests
  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Frying
  • Cooking techniques

Timeline

Cook

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
05.2025 - Current

Cook

Marriot Hotel
04.2024 - 01.2025

Cook

Little Caesars Arena
09.2023 - 03.2024

Chef

DoCo
09.2022 - 08.2023

Chef

Club Celebrity Bar and Grill
03.2008 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Highland Park Career Academy

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