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Overview
Work History
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Jodie Sturgeon

Kennesaw,GA

Summary

Experienced Chef professional with over 20 years in the Food and Beverage Industry, specializing in Kosher cuisine and Jewish Dietary Laws. Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills. Skilled in hotel dining, catering, guest services, and food and beverage operations for large scale events and intimate gourmet dining.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef/Food Program & Kitchen Manager

Ahava Learning Center
03.2022 - Current
  • Create monthly kosher menus within budgetary guidelines.
  • Prepare nutritious food items/meals according to portion standards for each age group, following with B.F.T.S. requirements and U.S.A. standards.
  • Ensures classrooms have proper quantities and any accommodations as needed.
  • Adherence to food restrictions and/or allergies; create and execute plan.
  • Purchase and order food items appropriately and accordingly to monthly menu.
  • Maintain food safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Executive Chef

Grillers Pride
11.2020 - 03.2022
    • Design and prepare entrees and sides for mass production according to Kosher and company policies.
    • Followed all F.D.A. cooking, cooling, safety and sanitation policies when handling food to uphold proper health standards.
    • Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies.
    • Trained personnel.

Owner/Executive Chef

For All Occasions and More
07.2009 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for creating & designing menus to accommodate clients' needs and budgets.
  • Developed processes for employee evaluation which resulted in marked performance improvements.
  • Supervised daily operational functions by overseeing daily production, ordering product and proper inventory.
  • Incorporated customer feedback in the experimentation and creation of new signature dishes.
  • Planned promotional menus based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions, and showing genuine appreciation for their business.

Chef

Bagel Break
01.2004 - 12.2008
  • Monitored line-work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Collaborated with owner in the production or modification of menus and selections.

Cook

Ritz Carlton Buckhead
08.2002 - 01.2004
    • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
    • Recommended menu items to the Executive Chef for new dish development, holidays, special events and promotions.

Cook

Foxwoods Resort Casino
06.1998 - 03.2002
  • Work in 28 food and beverage outlets including Garde' Manger, Banquets and Butcher Department.
  • Created ice sculptures for major events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2004

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2000

Skills

  • Experienced in preparing kosher meals
  • Comprehensive understanding of kosher practices
  • Recipe formulation expertise
  • Web design expertise
  • Social media engagement
  • Experienced in pastry preparation
  • Creative cake design
  • Icing decoration skills
  • Doughnut baking expertise
  • Bagel production experience
  • Knowledgeable in various bread preparation techniques
  • Accurate dough measurement
  • Dough proofing expertise

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified, 04/10/27
  • Hsi Pediatric First Aid, CPR AED, 08/01/24-08/01/26
  • Pro-Solutions Professional Development Certification: Nutrition and Food Service Package, 05/25/22
  • Pro-Solutions Professional Development Certification: Food Foundations: Infant and Toddler Nutrition, 10/10/22
  • Pro-Solutions Professional Development Certification: Creating Healthy Lifestyles: Balancing, Children's Diets with Good Food Choices, 02/20/23
  • Pro-Solutions Professional Development Certification: Food Allergies: Recognizing Allergic Reactions and Meal Planning in the Child Care Setting, 02/20/23

Accomplishments

  • For All Occasions and More - voted Best Kosher Caterer 2020
  • Achieved a reputation around Atlanta as one of the top kosher catering companies.

Timeline

Chef/Food Program & Kitchen Manager

Ahava Learning Center
03.2022 - Current

Executive Chef

Grillers Pride
11.2020 - 03.2022

Owner/Executive Chef

For All Occasions and More
07.2009 - 09.2020

Chef

Bagel Break
01.2004 - 12.2008

Cook

Ritz Carlton Buckhead
08.2002 - 01.2004

Cook

Foxwoods Resort Casino
06.1998 - 03.2002

Bachelor of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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