Jordan McCombe
Denver,CO
Summary
Sous Chef with over 9 years of progressive experience in culinary management and food preparation. Proficient in supervising kitchen staff, managing labor costs, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Skilled in banquet and catering services, with a strong focus on efficient kitchen operations and customer dietary needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Goosetown Tavern & BBQ
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Smoking meat products such as briskets and pork
- Aid in bar backing duties when applicable
Sous Chef
Alterra
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisting chef in management of hotel restaurant and banquet kitchen. Overseeing quality control, aiding in menu recipes, line work and expedite.
- Aiding in working with banquet guest with allergens and special requests.
- Managed project timelines with precision, ensuring tasks completion 20% ahead of deadlines.
Line Cook
Jam
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Line Cook
- Jam - Bozeman, MT
- May 2020 to January 2021
- Preparing and plating menu items for customer orders in a high-speed work environment.
- Restocking and cleaning line for next service. Help with dish and prep when needed.
Sous Chef
Big Sky Boyne Resort
07.2016 - 05.2020
- Assisting in menu writing and deciding specials. Putting in orders for food product, quality control, writing schedules.
- Knowledge and ability to work every station in kitchen and handle communication between FOH and BOH.
Cook
Xanterra Travel Collection
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared meals in accordance with customer dietary requests
- Washed, peeled and prepared ingredients for a commercial kitchen
- Ensured cooked food was correct temperature according to compliance guidelines
- Maintained recipe quality
- Set prep station
Education
GED - General Studies
Home school
Pana, IL01.2012
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Freight Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Cooking
- Quality Control
- POS
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Menu Creation
Timeline
Cook
Goosetown Tavern & BBQ
05.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
Alterra
05.2023 - 04.2024
Line Cook
Jam
04.2020 - 01.2021
Sous Chef
Big Sky Boyne Resort
07.2016 - 05.2020
Cook
Xanterra Travel Collection
04.2014 - 06.2016
GED - General Studies
Home school
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