Jimorris Williams
Huntsville
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience in menu planning and team development. Demonstrated ability to improve customer satisfaction through innovative culinary solutions and strong leadership. Proficient in food safety and inventory management, committed to operational excellence in dining services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Services Manager
Rocket City Rehabilitation and nursing
Huntsvile
10.2025 - Current
- Managed dietary staff schedules and assignments for optimal service delivery.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on nutrition and dietary guidelines.
- Reviewed dietary plans and adjusted menus based on resident feedback and health needs.
- Interpreted diet orders correctly while preparing meals based on individual needs.
- Participated in meetings with healthcare professionals to discuss nutrition-related topics.
Cook Supervisor
Blaque Cigar lounge
Huntsville
07.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to sustain optimal stock levels.
- Trained new cooks on recipes and cooking techniques to ensure quality consistency.
- Coordinated kitchen operations during peak service periods for efficient workflow.
- Ensured proper storage of food products at appropriate temperatures per health standards.
- Implemented systems to enhance kitchen efficiency and streamline processes.
Kitchen Manager
Top Golf
Huntsville
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations ensuring efficient workflow and food quality.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff on safety and cooking techniques.
- Implemented sanitation protocols to ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff for seamless service during peak hours.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Supervised food production processes ensuring high quality standards were met throughout each stage of preparation.
Convivium Director/DIETARY MANAGER
Thrive Assisted Living & Memory Care
Huntsville
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Directed daily operations of dietary department to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources to optimize facility operations and maintain standards.
- Identified and implemented improvements in operational performance metrics for enhanced service.
- Devised activities promoting a family meal atmosphere and at-home environment for residents.
- Developed staff training programs to elevate service quality and enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with families to create personalized care plans addressing individual resident needs.
Dietary Manager
HealthCare Services Group (HCSG)
Alabama
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed kitchen operations to streamline workflow and enhance service delivery.
- Processed incoming truck orders to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Facilitated interviews to assess candidate qualifications.
- Executed meal preparation to ensure timely service during busy hours.
- Worked as line cook to efficiently prepare and present dishes.
- Provided support as aide to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
- Delivered meals to guests to enhance dining experience.
- Washed and sanitized dishes to maintain cleanliness in kitchen.
Founder/Co Owner/Executive Chef
Sunset Cove
Town Creek
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Restructured lodge into a fully operational restaurant, enhancing guest experience.
- Developed menu and designed plate presentations to ensure quality and visual appeal.
- Oversaw truck orders and coordinated hiring processes to maintain optimal staffing levels.
- Hired and trained staff members, establishing operational efficiency across all departments.
- Achieved compliance with state board requirements for successful restaurant opening.
- Secured strong initial performance during opening, leveraging proximity to dock for off-water business.
- Faced challenges in sustaining operations through COVID-19 pandemic affecting revenue.
Restaurant Chef
Swampers Bar and Grille
Florence
05.2017 - 03.2019
- As restaurant chef, I created seasonal menus
- Managed truck order logistics to ensure efficiency
- Conducted inventory checks to maintain stock levels
- Monitored labor control for optimal staffing
- Facilitated hiring and termination processes for staff
- Coordinated truck orders to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients
Kitchen Supervisor
Swampers Bar and Grille
Florence
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain efficiency.
- Trained new employees on food preparation and safety standards.
- Oversaw preparation sheets and truck orders for effective product management.
Line Cook/Certified Trainer
Longhorn Steakhouse
Tuscaloosa
06.2008 - 10.2015
- Achieved certification and served as traveling trainer, ensuring training consistency across multiple locations.
- Gained proficiency in all stations, including prep, grill, flattop, pantry, fry, and expo for seamless service flow.
- Managed setup and closure of cook line to optimize kitchen operations.
- Assisted in opening eight restaurants across five states and trained over 36 grilled cooks.
Education
University of Alabama
ALSkills
- Agile
- Nutritional analysis
- Meal planning
- Assistant manager
- Food safety
- Team development
- Culinary experience
- Stock making techniques
- Sauce making techniques
- Restaurant management
- Shift management
- American cuisine
- Chef
- Computer skills
- Guest services
- Food steamers
- Workstation cleanliness
- Cleaning
- HACCP
- Cash register
- Cost control
- Team management
- Sous vide equipment
- Patient meal management
- Fryers
- Production safety standards
- Food storage
- Sauce preparation
- Meal assistance
- Cost management
- Food mixing
- CPR
- Recipe scaling
- Flat-top griddles
- Leadership
- Profit & loss
- Temperature control
- Menu planning
- Time management
- Food cleaning
- Food date marking
- Sanitizing surfaces
- Meat slicing
- Dough preparation
- Plating
- Patient dietary assistance
- Boiling cooking technique
- Food service management
- Knife skills
- Product Development
- Recruiting
- Food portioning
- Kitchen management
- Hand hygiene
- Industrial food slicers
- Kitchen stations
- Dietary aide experience
- Food production
- Cooking
- Food garnish preparation
- Manual handling
- Sanitation
- Computer literacy
- Hotel restaurant experience
- Pan frying
- Sanitizing procedures
- Math
- Tilt skillets
- Chopping vegetables
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Culinary practice
- Customer service
- Kitchen grills
- First aid training
- Communication skills
- Hotel experience
- Allergen management
- Kitchen experience
- Food management
- Batter preparation
- Food filling preparation
- PPE usage
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food garnishing
- Fine dining experience
- Kitchen management
- Combi ovens
- Microsoft Office
- Blenders
- Operating kitchen equipment
- Organizational skills
- Product development
- High-volume production
- Food doneness testing
- Casual dining experience
- Stir-frying
- Training & development
- Food mixers
- Restaurant experience
- Food handling
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Broiling
- Sous chef experience
- Dietary experience
- Interviewing
- Analysis skills
- Mexican cuisine
- Product management
- Food service operations
- Catering services
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation procedures
- Food equipment management
- Catering coordination
- Safety management
- Kitchen ovens
- Food processors
- Poaching
Willing To Relocate
Huntsville, AL
Additional Information
US for any employer
Timeline
Dietary Services Manager
Rocket City Rehabilitation and nursing
10.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Top Golf
01.2025 - 11.2025
Cook Supervisor
Blaque Cigar lounge
07.2023 - Current
Convivium Director/DIETARY MANAGER
Thrive Assisted Living & Memory Care
07.2022 - 02.2025
Dietary Manager
HealthCare Services Group (HCSG)
01.2020 - 02.2022
Founder/Co Owner/Executive Chef
Sunset Cove
04.2019 - 01.2020
Restaurant Chef
Swampers Bar and Grille
05.2017 - 03.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
Swampers Bar and Grille
05.2015 - 05.2017
Line Cook/Certified Trainer
Longhorn Steakhouse
06.2008 - 10.2015
University of Alabama