La Keiya Jennings
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Efficiently prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes, presentation standards, and portion guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Managed prep work, mise en place, and station setup, keeping a well-organized and clean workspace throughout service.
- Coordinated with team members to meet high-volume demands during peak hours, maintaining fast and accurate food production.
- Adhered to food safety and sanitation standards, including proper handling, labeling, and storage of ingredients.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked as needed, and minimized food waste by efficiently utilizing ingredients.
- Adapted to changing menus and special requests, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
Pantry Cook
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
Cincinnati, OH
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Transported ingredients to the salad assembly station and prepared salad dressings according to restaurant recipes, adjusting quantities to produce triple or quadruple batches as directed by the head chef.
- Prepared salad prep station with necessary ingredients, verifying freshness and maintained appropriate ingredient levels throughout shift.
- Assisted cooks and other food prep workers with preparation of other menu offerings as traffic flow and staff presence required.
- Observed restaurant policies and food safety regulations in covering, labeling and storing unused and left-over food products.
- Restocked items in fridges and freezers throughout shift, using discretion in assembly of premade items to maintain sufficient stock while minimizing risk of waste.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05.2024
High School Diploma -
Dohn Community High School
01.2019
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership
- Ingredient Weighing and Measuring
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
Certification
Fluent English
ServSafe Certified
Exceptional memory for recipes Excellent food presentation
- Licensed (Job Title) - (Year)
Timeline
Grill Cook
The Christ Hospital Health Network
12.2023 - 10.2024
Pantry Cook
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
03.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
High School Diploma -
Dohn Community High School