Jimmie Smith
Chef
Philadelphia,MS
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 20 years of restaurant experience with great understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas..
Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Room Chef
Peal River Resort
Philadelphia, MS
04.2018 - Current
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Developed kitchen staff through training and performance reviews.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Reduced food costs 20% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste
Sous Chef
Pearl River Resort Hotel And Casino
Philadelphia, MS
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local, regional and national map.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Established and updated staff schedules and assignments to optimize coverage of peak times.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to source best ingredients at best prices.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amanda Elzy High School
Greenwood, MS05.1996
Skills
- Staff Recruiting and Hiring
- Supply Ordering
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Menu Planning
- Resolving Complaints
- Staff Training
- Staff Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Room chef in only 11 months.
- Awarded 1st place in 2016 Pearl River Resort Culinary competition ..
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Certification
- Caesar Entertainment Center of the Plate Culinary Apprenticeship Program 2006
- Caesar Entertainment Advance Apprenticeship Culinary Program 2007
Timeline
Room Chef
Peal River Resort
04.2018 - Current
Sous Chef
Pearl River Resort Hotel And Casino
04.2015 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Amanda Elzy High School
- Caesar Entertainment Center of the Plate Culinary Apprenticeship Program 2006
- Caesar Entertainment Advance Apprenticeship Culinary Program 2007
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