Jessica Luevano
AMARILLO,TX
Summary
Dynamic meat cutter with expertise in knife handling and food safety, honed at JBS Beef Plant. Proven ability to enhance product quality through meticulous cutting techniques and sanitation practices. Recognized for strong teamwork and effective communication, consistently improving kitchen efficiency and reducing waste while maintaining a safe work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction framing
Vega framing
Amarillo, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Built wall, floor, and roof framing for Vega framing projects.
- Read blueprints and layout plans for framing placement.
- Measured and cut lumber for studs, joists, and rafters.
Meat Cutter
JBS Beef Plant
Cactus, Texas
06.2019 - 12.2025
- Cut meats into specified portions for customer orders. meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
- Enhanced meat product quality through precise cutting techniques and strict adherence to sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Prepared poultry by thoroughly cleaning, cutting, and removing inedible parts to ensure product quality and safety.
Chef Assistant
Craig Retirement
Amarillo, TX
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimizing food waste.
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Received delivered, sorted produce and stored supplies quickly to maintain quality and condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of orders, improving overall dining experience for guests.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under a standardized temperature for future uses.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
- Verified food temperatures and quality ahead of service to maintain standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
- Replenished food and ingredients supply to meet service demand.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to address customer feedback or concerns promptly, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork within the restaurant setting.
- Developed new recipes by incorporating seasonal ingredients, resulting in increased positive feedback from customers.
- Floated throughout kitchen to assist in meal preparation and plating, effectively anticipating chef's, and waiting staff's needs.
- Adhered to dietary restrictions and accommodated allergies as necessary, fostering an inclusive dining experience for all guests.
- Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
- Assisted in budget management by monitoring food costs and portion control measures for greater financial efficiency.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by proactively identifying areas for process improvement and implementing changes as needed.
- Increased kitchen safety by rigorously adhering to health and sanitation standards.
- Collaborated with culinary team to execute large catering orders, ensuring timely delivery.
- Reduced food waste with careful portion control and ingredient utilization.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations during peak hours by effectively managing food orders.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Monitored food temperature, discarded items not stored correctly.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
Education
GED -
Caprock High School
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat weighing and labeling
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Quality control
- Meat processing
- Waste reduction
- Meat preparation
- Cutting speed
- Meat inspection
- Workplace safety
- Temperature monitoring
- Food safety regulations
- Cutting
- Knife sharpening
Work History
01-2019
Languages
01-2019
Timeline
Construction framing
Vega framing
02.2026 - Current
Meat Cutter
JBS Beef Plant
06.2019 - 12.2025
Chef Assistant
Craig Retirement
01.2014 - 06.2019
GED -
Caprock High School