Jessicca Spears
San Angelo,TX
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrrection Officer
Tom Green County
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Enhanced communication between team and responding to duress calls throughout detention center when needed.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for organization.
- Supervising 48 female inmates under Direct Supervision.
Early Redwine Child Care
Early Redwine Child Care Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented menu per Child Nutrition Standards.
- Took inventory and rotated stock as per Health Department codes (FIFO). Kept Kitchen and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Ordered food based on menu.
- Cooked menu items as per requirements with Child Nutrition guidelines. Feeding approximately 70 plus children.
Cook
Adaccv
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Maint clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Put up food orders and help shop for food when needed.
Cook 3
San Angelo State School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintain clean and sanitize workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Early Redwine Child Care Center / Mosiac
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals for approximately 70 children efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills.
- Placing orders for food and supplies as needed.
- Inventory and menu planning.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Food Service Attendant / Cook
Concho Valley CSD
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Help Cook food for approximately 130
- Implemented Food service skills to prepare foods and keep foods at required temp during service.
- Help supervise inmates that were helping in the kitchen. Kept kitchen and equipment clean.
- Increased positive feedback from customers through attentive listening and prompt resolution of complaints or concerns.
Cook Supervisior
Armark
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Trained inmates in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved food productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance for inmates who wee kitchen trustees.
Cook 2
Sodexo
10.2014 - 08.2016
- 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.
Execurive Chef / Owner
CCR Twisters
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained restaurant to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired and interviewed applicants
- Prepared and cooked food when needed.
- Supervised and scheduled 7-8 employees.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.1998
High School Diploma -
Westwood Jr-Sr High School
Washington Township, NJ06.1996
Skills
- Focused and disciplined
- Report Writing
- Food Manage Lisence
- 30 Years in food service industry
Timeline
Corrrection Officer
Tom Green County
01.2023 - 03.2023
Early Redwine Child Care
Early Redwine Child Care Center
12.2021 - 01.2023
Cook 3
San Angelo State School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cook
Adaccv
08.2020 - 09.2021
Kitchen Manager / Cook
Early Redwine Child Care Center / Mosiac
07.2018 - 08.2020
Food Service Attendant / Cook
Concho Valley CSD
04.2017 - 01.2018
Cook Supervisior
Armark
08.2016 - 01.2017
Cook 2
Sodexo
10.2014 - 08.2016
Execurive Chef / Owner
CCR Twisters
03.2013 - 03.2014
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Fairleigh Dickinson University
High School Diploma -
Westwood Jr-Sr High School
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