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Kelvin Jackson

Atlanta,GA

Summary

To advance in my career as a culinary professional, utilizing my skills and talent in a leadership position to its fullest capacity. Striving to share my skills in hospitality, managing a team committed to achieving the goals set forth for the growth and development of a company. I am dedicated to furthering my education in the field of Culinary Art, Hospitality Foodservice, and Hotel Management. I received my Servsafe certification in 2010.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

SAGE Dining Services
Atlanta, GA
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Responsible for food preparation for all meal periods and banquets for a busy hotel
  • Provided training for breakfast and dinner shifts
  • Coordinated with the dining room supervisor to ensure a positive guest experience
  • Helped to create an outstanding customer experience by positively interacting with our guests while working in the front of the house
  • Managed food cost by limiting waste, taking and monitoring weekly inventory, and ordering food to the business levels of the hotel
  • Drove dinner sales by creating nightly specials, preparing sample plates, and working with the hotel front desk staff to promote the restaurant
  • Notable accomplishments include:
  • Increased food revenues by 28% over the course of employment
  • Service scores for “Quality of Food” and “Friendliness of Staff” were in the top 5% of Courtyards in the country
  • Provided Upon RequestChef Anthony Love 678-799-4283
  • Chef Stanley 678-431-7546Supervisor Johntaye 203-589-9854Owner lateshia Williams 770-990-0300Supervisor Toni 719-686-3994
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.

Cook's Assistant

Renaissance Hotel
Atlanta, GA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.

Lead Grill Cook

Sodexo Food Service
Sandy Springs, GA
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.

Am Cook

Crowne Plaza
Dunwoody , GA
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Skills

  • Food Presentation Talent
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Team Oriented

Timeline

Cook's Assistant

Renaissance Hotel
01.2023 - 05.2023

Executive Sous Chef

SAGE Dining Services
12.2022 - 04.2023

Lead Grill Cook

Sodexo Food Service
06.2022 - 12.2022

Am Cook

Crowne Plaza
01.2022 - 06.2022

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