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Justin Heller

Westfield,VT

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record in Jay, Vermont, enhancing dining experiences and mastering kitchen operations. Spearheaded the Chowhound Smokehouse LLC, showcasing exceptional meal preparation and effective communication. Mentored staff at Jay Peak, significantly boosting productivity. Expert in food safety and innovative cooking techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Jay Country Store
11.2014 - Current
  • Excels in the fast paced workplace of short order breakfast, lunch kitchen.
  • Provides value by designing/ serving a high end dinner experience. For dine- in and to-go customers.
  • Builds a relationship with customer/s while facilitating their order. Preforming duties of both a chef and server.

Culinary Entrepreneur Chowhound Smokehouse LLC

Self Employed Services
05.2016 - 10.2024
  • Designed and delegated the assembly of a mobile catering unit.
  • Prepared and served smoked specialties to communities throughout northern Vermont.
  • Managed day to day operations, ordering, staffing, sales and food preparation seasonally from May to October.

Sous Chef

Jay Peak
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.

Education

Associate Of Culinary Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
10.2005

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Effective Communications
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Recipes and menu planning

Certification

Serve safe certified

Timeline

Culinary Entrepreneur Chowhound Smokehouse LLC

Self Employed Services
05.2016 - 10.2024

Chef

Jay Country Store
11.2014 - Current

Sous Chef

Jay Peak
06.2012 - 10.2014

Associate Of Culinary Science - Culinary Arts

Johnson & Wales University

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