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Jessika Whitfield

Jessika Whitfield

Los Angeles,California

Summary


I have been in the culinary industry for the last 10 years, versatile in both baking and savory. I have experience with plating, presentation, food and ingredient pairing as well as nutrition. Also skilled in organizing and running a kitchen with high volume operations while developing menus and meal plans designed to each customer. Knowledgeable on food preparation, quality control and food safety. Often praised by peers, I take pride in my leadership skills, the ability to communicate amongst my team/staff to achieve the desired kitchen goals making my ability to be successful to fill the Executive Chef role on your team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Chef

JesCatering Inc
12.2020 - Current

* Obtained relationships with local vendors to receive fresh ingredients at wholesale prices.


  • Worked with guest to create custom menus to fit their dietary needs for each event.


  • Catered special events including but not limited to weddings, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and private gatherings.

Executive Chef (Vegan)

Herbie Burger
07.2021 - 03.2023

* Curated menus as well as daily, weekly, holiday menus for events.


* Staff management, training and hiring as well as the staffing schedule and meetings.

planning

Monitoring menu profitability, keeping an eye on changing food costs, and managing inventory and budgeting for staff and equipment


* Managing inventory, budgeting, food costs, menu profitability

Teppan Chef

Bleu Kitchen
12.2017 - 09.2020


* Prepared and cooked hot meals according to set recipe while entertaining the guest and cooking on the flat top grill.


*Maintained cleanliness by keeping the prep area and hibachi station clean and sanitized.


*Serving food and drinks in a timely manner while maintaining quality food and presentation.


AM Baker

Susie Cakes
07.2014 - 12.2017

*Mixed ingredients according to recipes and batch sizes making custards, puddings, pastries, and other baked goods.


*Simple decorating and cake inscriptions


*Building cakes ranging from 2- 4 tiers


* Prepping quality pastries to meet customer expectations


*Maintain a well kept and clean work environment as well as restocking inventory as needed.


Making Buttercreams and fresh chantilly

Education

Associate - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019

Skills

  • Menu Development
  • Food Safety
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service

Personal Information

Title: PRIVATE CHEF

Affiliations

ProStart

C-Cap

Certification

Food Management

Food Handlers

ServSafe

Timeline

Executive Chef (Vegan)

Herbie Burger
07.2021 - 03.2023

Private Chef

JesCatering Inc
12.2020 - Current

Teppan Chef

Bleu Kitchen
12.2017 - 09.2020

AM Baker

Susie Cakes
07.2014 - 12.2017

Associate - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Jessika Whitfield