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Long Jesse

East Greenwich,RI

Summary

Proven culinary expert with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative menu updates and rigorous food quality standards at Applebees. Excelled in operations management and food waste reduction, blending strong organizational skills with acute attention to safe food handling procedures. Achieved significant improvements in kitchen efficiency and meal presentation by fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practices in food safety.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook and Food Preparation Culinarian

Worthington Enterprises
05.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Checking and maintaining large food deliveries with food health and safety protocol.
  • Handled cash deposits nightly.

Certified Line Cook Trainer

Applebees
06.2010 - 04.2021
  • Utilized knowledge of diverse cooking techniques to adapt recipes for dietary restrictions or special requests from guests without compromising taste or presentation quality.
  • Reduced food waste by implementing inventory management best practices and utilizing creative cooking techniques.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through regular menu updates, taking into account seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous learning within the kitchen team by staying up-to-date on industry trends and sharing new techniques or best practices with staff members.
  • Consistently maintained high food quality standards by developing and implementing effective training strategies for line cooks.

Education

Associates In Arts - General Studies

Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI
12.2012

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Food Waste Reduction
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Allergen awareness
  • Order delivery practices
  • Operations Management
  • Food Costing
  • Works Well Under Pressure

Timeline

Cook and Food Preparation Culinarian

Worthington Enterprises
05.2021 - Current

Certified Line Cook Trainer

Applebees
06.2010 - 04.2021

Associates In Arts - General Studies

Community College of Rhode Island
Long Jesse