Kadeem Jordan
Pensacola
Summary
Detail-oriented line cook with strong food preparation skills. Committed to maintaining food safety and cleanliness while effectively collaborating with kitchen teams to ensure high-quality meal service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Line Cook
Ruby Slipper Cafe
Pensacola
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness of prep area, tools, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient kitchen operations.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing stock and tracking supplies to support uninterrupted kitchen workflow.
- Organized food storage areas, ensuring all items were labeled and dated for optimal food safety and compliance.
- Ensured that all foods were cooked at the appropriate temperatures for safe consumption.
- Communicated effectively with other members of the kitchen staff regarding meal preparation procedures.
- Assembled food orders according to recipes and instructions from chefs.
- Adhered to all company policies related to food safety and sanitation practices.
- Managed inventory levels for perishables ensuring that adequate amounts were available at all times.
Asphalt Laborer
Panhandle Grading and Paving
Pensacola
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated heavy equipment for asphalt placement and compaction.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents on job sites.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Monitored material quality to maintain standards during paving.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for paving operations.
- Removed old asphalt surfaces by means of shoveling or using a bobcat machine.
- Leveled out uneven surfaces using rakes or shovels prior to laying down new asphalt.
- Used range of hand tools, power tools and construction equipment to spread gravel and asphalt.
- Applied tack coat to enhance adhesion between layers of hot mix asphalt.
Prep Line Cook
The Wharf
Orange Beach
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared ingredients following recipes and portion guidelines.
- Sanitized workstations and tools to maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes efficiently.
- Monitored food stock levels and communicated shortages to management to ensure uninterrupted meal preparation.
- Followed food safety regulations to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Coordinated meal preparation tasks with team members to streamline workflow and enhance service efficiency.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Operated grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Served meals to customers during busy dining hours.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
Dishwasher
Felix Oyster House
Pensacola Beach
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated commercial dishwashing machinery to ensure timely supply of clean dishes.
- Collaborated with team members to effectively manage high-volume dishwashing during peak hours, supporting kitchen operations.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
- Followed sanitation guidelines to ensure food safety compliance.
- Assisted kitchen staff by organizing and stocking clean dishes and supplies.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to prioritize dishwashing tasks during busy times.
- Monitored dishwashing chemicals for proper usage and safety protocols.
- Removed waste and debris from work areas to maintain a tidy environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escambia High School
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Food preparation
- Hot food preparation
- Food handling
- Pan-frying techniques
- Sautéing techniques
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Equipment operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Effective prioritization
- Dependability
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Highly motivated
- Punctual and honest
- Active listener
Timeline
Prep Line Cook
Ruby Slipper Cafe
02.2025 - 06.2026
Asphalt Laborer
Panhandle Grading and Paving
07.2024 - 01.2025
Prep Line Cook
The Wharf
09.2023 - 06.2024
Dishwasher
Felix Oyster House
07.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Escambia High School