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Jon Pillo

Somers Point,NJ

Summary

Accomplished cook with a robust background in high-volume banquet cooking and a la carte service. Excelled in kitchen sanitation and food safety, enhancing team efficiency and problem-solving. Mastered sauce,soup preparation and knife skills, ensuring top-quality dining experiences.Also experienced in grill and saute.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Cook

Flanders Hotel
05.2022 - Current

Prepared all menu items for banquet events. Ensured safe and clean environment. Head cook and manager on duty when chef not present

Cook

Luigi's
03.2022 - 09.2022

Prepared all menu items in a timely fashion. Prepped food and station for service. Ensured safe and clean work environment

Cook

Enlightened Cafe
09.2021 - 02.2022

Prepared a la carte service. Prepped all menu items for service. Ensured clean and safe work area

Chef

Flagship Resort
12.2018 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Education

Certificate - French Fundamental

Elijah's Promise Culinary School
211 Livingston Ave New Brunswick NJ
12.2000

Pennsauken High School
800 Hylton Road Pennsauken NJ
06.1990

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Safe food handling
  • Knife skills
  • Grilling techniques
  • Sauce preparation
  • Stock making
  • Frying methods
  • Recipe cooking
  • Buffet setup
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Banquet Cook

Flanders Hotel
05.2022 - Current

Cook

Luigi's
03.2022 - 09.2022

Cook

Enlightened Cafe
09.2021 - 02.2022

Chef

Flagship Resort
12.2018 - 06.2021

Certificate - French Fundamental

Elijah's Promise Culinary School

Pennsauken High School
Jon Pillo