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Julian Jammal

Austin,TX

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in the back of house, most recently, as a Sous Chef at Bar Toti/Este, Working in kitchen leadership, menu development, training staff, and managing inventory.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Bar Toti/Este
08.2023 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards in an extremely small space.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Created dishes and changed menu seasonally with the CDC
  • Managed labor effectively to reduce labor costs and get cooks out in a timely manner

Lead Line Cook

Suerte
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
  • Produced high volume covers per day
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.

Line Cook

Intero
01.2021 - Current
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Responsible for deep cleaning kitchen and bar area
  • Responsible for making all in house pastas and pizzas
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Utilized advanced cooking methods such as, fermentation and wood fire grilling.

Lead Line Cook

Olive And June
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked and prepped, cold, hot apps, pasta and grill station, as well as trained others.
  • Handled portion control activities including breaking down and portioning proteins.
  • Updated daily logs
  • Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
  • Kept walk-in, cases and shelves clean and consolidated.
  • Worked Grill station and expedited the line at the same time.
  • In charge of making lists for ordering produce, proteins and dairy.
  • Worked all types of banquet events for 10-60 people

Line Cook

Miraval Austin
01.2019 - 02.2020
  • Worked and prepped, cold, saute, and grill station.
  • Created a new unique 6-10 item menu every day.
  • Handled portion control activities including breaking down and portioning proteins.
  • Updated daily logs.
  • Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
  • Kept kitchen and walk-in, cases and shelves clean and consolidated.
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food to uphold proper health standards.

Line Cook

Parkside Projects
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Worked and prepared, cold, fry, and hot apps stations
  • Handled portion control activities including breaking down and portioning proteins.
  • Updated daily logs
  • Maintained complete knowledge of restaurant menu, including daily specials.
  • Kept walk-in, cases and shelves clean and consolidated.
  • Maintained the high standard of food expected at Parkside.
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food to uphold proper health standards.
  • Worked multiple large banquet events for 20-120 people.

Production Cook

Whole Foods Market
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.

Dishwasher/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Travaasa Austin
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared and cooked food items for the Resort's pool and bar.
  • Prepared food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
  • Washed Dishes
  • Kept all the sanitary/cleaning logs up to date.
  • Oversaw incoming deliveries, including unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Westwood Highschool
Austin, TX

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Austin Community College
Austin, TX

Skills

  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Menu development
  • Menu memorization
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen organization
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Supervising food prep
  • Staff training
  • Cost control
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Vendor relationship management

Timeline

Sous Chef

Bar Toti/Este
08.2023 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Suerte
10.2021 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Intero
01.2021 - Current

Lead Line Cook

Olive And June
11.2019 - 01.2021

Line Cook

Miraval Austin
01.2019 - 02.2020

Line Cook

Parkside Projects
01.2018 - 05.2019

Production Cook

Whole Foods Market
03.2016 - 01.2018

Dishwasher/Line Cook/Prep Cook

Travaasa Austin
03.2015 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Westwood Highschool

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Austin Community College

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