Jessica Teal
4119 Lockport Dr,Missouri
Summary
Dynamic Catering Chef with a proven track record at Butler's Pantry, excelling in menu innovation and large-scale event execution. Expert in food preparation and sanitation practices, fostering teamwork and client satisfaction. Recognized for enhancing culinary skills among junior chefs and delivering exceptional service, resulting in consistently positive client feedback.
Overview
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Work History
Catering Chef
Butler's Pantry
- Developed and executed innovative catering menus tailored to diverse client preferences.
- Managed food preparation processes ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated with event planners to align culinary offerings with client expectations.
- Oversaw kitchen staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance culinary skills.
- Led catering events, ensuring seamless service delivery and client satisfaction throughout functions.
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment by adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with event planners for seamless execution of catered functions, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs, elevating their culinary skills and performance levels.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Demonstrated versatility in cuisine styles, adapting menus to accommodate dietary restrictions or cultural preferences as needed.
- Enhanced team morale by fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted creativity and continuous improvement.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of St. Louis At Hickey College
St Louis, MO03-2012
Skills
- Cleaning practices
- Food pairings
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking methods
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Proper equipment management
- Recipe creation
- Portion control
- Plating and presentation
- Large scale events
- Personable and friendly
- Team contribution
- Kitchen management
- Guest and client satisfaction
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Reliability
- Knife skills
- Catering and events
Self motivation
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Catering Chef
Butler's Pantry
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of St. Louis At Hickey College