Jimmie Rodges
Chicago,IL
Summary
Exceptionally innovative Prep Cook with more than 10 years' experience for renowned restaurants preparing a wide variety of unique appetizers, soups, entrées, sauces, and desserts. Proficient in numerous cooking techniques and cuisines with talent for working with ingredients from countries around the world. Proven leadership skills with a history of training, developing, and fostering strong teams focused on quality, presentation, cost containment, and safety.
Talented Grill Cook executes grill station operations to prepare quality food and deliver prompt service. Maintains clean, stocked and well-organized station. Works closely with restaurant personnel to uphold standards of service, resulting in memorable dining experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Avil on the Park
Chicago, US
01.2022 - Current
- Experience grill cook with the ability to cook a variety of food from fish steaks lamb chops etc 10 years of grill cook experience
- Cleaned and organized grilling area, stocked supplies, and prepared food items to order.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Monitored grill temperature to ensure proper cooking times.
- Cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken breasts, steaks, fish fillets and other meats according to recipes or customer specifications.
Line Cook
The publican
Chicago , Illinois
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Line Cook
Ema's
Chicago, Illinois
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Line Cook
Quartino Ristorante
Chicago, US
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Prepared all food items in 200+ seated Italian restaurant in the heart of the Downtown Chicago, with lunch and dinner services, assisting restaurant in ranking it as a top restaurant on Zagat's website
- Prepared all food items in 200+ seated Italian restaurant in the heart of the Downtown Chicago, with lunch and dinner services, assisting restaurant in ranking it as a top restaurant on Zagat's website
- Familiar with flat top and flame broil grill
- Trained, managed, and guided 6 other line cooks, improving overall performance, service quality, and productivity
- Prepared all food items in 200+ seated Italian restaurant in the heart of the Downtown Chicago, with lunch and dinner services, assisting restaurant in ranking it as a top restaurant on Zagat's website
Education
High school or equivalent -
HL Richards High School
Oak Lawn, IL01.2002
Skills
- Kitchen
- Cooking
- Line cook
- Team Player
- Training
- Culinary experience
- Cleaning
- High value Grill cook
- Food handler certification
- 10 years restaurant experience
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Grill Cook
Avil on the Park
01.2022 - Current
Line Cook
The publican
10.2020 - 01.2022
Line Cook
Ema's
09.2018 - 03.2019
Line Cook
Quartino Ristorante
08.2014 - 09.2017
High school or equivalent -
HL Richards High School