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JAckens Louis

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

OTG Management EWR Airport
Newark , NJ
12.2014 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lesley College
Haiti

Skills

  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Frying
  • Surface cleaning
  • Fine Dining
  • Grilling
  • Dish preparation
  • Supply Restocking
  • Order Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Food handling
  • Sanitation
  • Food presentation
  • Food Plating
  • Cleaning and organization
  • New Hire Training
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Food Preparation
  • ServSafe certified
  • Performance Improvement
  • Culinary Art
  • OSHA
  • Food Storage
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Cooking techniques
  • Event Catering
  • Ingredient inspection
  • Positive and professional
  • Knife Skills
  • High volume production capability
  • Focused and disciplined
  • Cutting and slicing techniques
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Operations Management
  • Recipe Development
  • Portion Control
  • Menu Planning
  • Wine pairing
  • Sous vide technique
  • Plating and presentation
  • Strong butchery skills
  • Quality assurance and control

Languages

French: Creole: English
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

OTG Management EWR Airport
07.2013 - Current

High School Diploma -

Lesley College
JAckens Louis