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Jessica Perez

Holland,MI

Summary

Adept at meeting high-volume demands with exceptional quality. My expertise in allergen awareness and ability to train staff enhances team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in both hard (food safety) and soft (effective communication) skills, I significantly streamline kitchen operations.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

BOH Line Cook

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
  • Consistently met high volume demands while

maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.

  • rotated efficiently through expediting, pizza kitchen, pantry, fry station, and prep.
  • Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
  • Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
  • Learned to open and close a kitchen set up.
  • Efficiently rotated through various stations within the kitchen, demonstrating adaptability and strong proficiency at each position.

Pantry Line Cook

Butch's Dry Docks
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Communicated effectively with serving staff regarding food allergies or dietary restrictions for prompt order adjustments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate preparation of menu items.
  • Streamlined pantry processes by implementing a system for proper labeling and storage of ingredients, reducing overall time spent searching for items during service.
  • Trained new pantry staff members on proper techniques and procedures, improving overall team performance.

Cashier

Menards
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • I greet customers entering the store and respond quickly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
12-2026

Certificate - Pastry And Baking Arts

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
04-2025

High School Diploma -

Holland High School
600 Van Raalte Ave, Holland, MI 49423
05-2023

Culinary And Pastry

Careerline Tech Center
13663 Port Sheldon St, Holland, MI 49424
05-2023

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Stock rotation
  • Food plating
  • Temperature control
  • Allergen awareness
  • Cooking methods
  • Workstation setup
  • Food safety
  • Knife skills
  • Ingredient identification

Certification

  • Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.
  • Food Allergen certification - Servsafe/National Restaurant Association


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

BOH Line Cook

Boatwerks Waterfront Restaurant
03.2023 - Current

Pantry Line Cook

Butch's Dry Docks
04.2022 - 09.2022

Cashier

Menards
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Food Protection Manager Certification - ServSafe/National Restaurant Association.
  • Food Allergen certification - Servsafe/National Restaurant Association


Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Grand Rapids Community College

Certificate - Pastry And Baking Arts

Grand Rapids Community College

High School Diploma -

Holland High School

Culinary And Pastry

Careerline Tech Center
Jessica Perez