Jessica Stenseth
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Professional culinary expert with strong track record in preparing high-quality dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Known for exceptional collaboration within team environments and adaptability to changing needs. Possesses key skills in food preparation, safety, and sanitation, along with keen sense of taste and presentation. Reliable and results-driven, consistently delivering outstanding culinary experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook III
Miller Dining Commons- MSU Bozeman
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Found discrepancies in recipes and had them fixed to ensure quality
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising product quality or service times
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and efficiently during peak hours of operation
- Proficiently operated various kitchen appliances such as grills, ovens, fryers and other equipment
- Practiced safe food handling procedures in accordance with local health regulations
- Maintained knowledge of menu items and ingredients to meet customer requests and dietary restrictions
- Accurately read food orders from tickets or monitors in order to prepare requested items correctly
- Adhered to health and safety standards of the kitchen environment at all times
- Demonstrated ability to follow recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications while preparing food
- Performed daily quality checks of ingredients used in preparation
Line Cook
Applebees
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Monitored stock levels throughout shift and communicated needs for restocking supplies to management
- Trained newly hired line workers regarding store recipes and policies
- Ensured proper storage of food products at appropriate temperatures to maintain food safety standards
- Applied knowledge of basic cooking techniques such as sautéing, frying, baking and grilling meats and vegetables
- Responsible for following established sanitation procedures while cleaning kitchens, dishware, utensils
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas, equipment, and work surfaces and service areas to follow safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Substituted for or assisted other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
- Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
Assistant Manager
Subway
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory
- Resolved customer complaints and handled refunds and returns to promote satisfaction
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and overseeing inventory control processes
- Assisted with new employee training and conducted performance reviews to track overall progress
- Tracked store inventories and replenished products according to demand
- Established clear communication channels between staff members to ensure smooth workflow throughout the store
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members during challenging situations
- Interviewed potential job candidates and made hiring recommendations to general manager
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems
- Handled employee discipline and termination according to company policies
- Conducted regular performance evaluations with staff members to ensure goals were being met efficiently
- Liaised between managers and employees, communicating concerns and expectations to appropriate parties
- Reported customer and employee accidents, injuries, and concerns for supervisor review
- Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
Education
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
Manhattan, MT05-2020
Skills
- Highly motivated
- Team leadership
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Employee performance evaluation
- Food safety knowledge
- Multitasking and organization
- Staff management
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Cook III
Miller Dining Commons- MSU Bozeman
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Olive Garden
09.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Applebees
07.2020 - 09.2022
Assistant Manager
Subway
06.2017 - 06.2020
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
High School Diploma -
Manhattan High School
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