Nathaniel A. Jenkins
San Diego,CA
Summary
Driven and ambitious sales professional with a passion for communication, influence, and helping clients achieve meaningful results. Known for strong discipline, coachability, and a relentless focus on growth and performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Food service worker
MWR Sea N’ Air Lanes
Coronado, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared food according to established recipes and menu specifications, maintaining consistency in quality.
- Organized cooking and serving areas to streamline workflow and uphold food safety standards.
- Verified accuracy and quality of food supply orders, ensuring compliance with standards.
Line cook/pastry
The ISLANDER
Coronado, CA
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed cooking methods such as grilling, frying, and sautéing to deliver consistent dishes according to recipes.
- Prepared food items through cutting, chopping, mixing, and sauce preparation to ensure quality and flavor.
- Oversaw the portioning and cooking/decorating of donuts based on seasonal themes.
Catering events while attending school
San Diego Job Corps Culinary Arts
Imperial Beach, CA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared and produced hot and cold chef stations, buffet platters, and presentations for events serving up to 250 guests.
- Coordinated catering for notable events including The I.B. Mayors Breakfast- 2022, San Diego Leadership Council- 2022, and CSD Corporate Luncheon and Prom- 2022.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Cook/ Cashier
Jack in the box
National City, CA
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Maintained hygienic workspace in fast-paced environment, supporting health and safety standards.
- Operated POS system in FOH and BOH, facilitating order taking and enhancing customer service.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
Education
Sales - High Ticket Sales
Mike Barron's Closer Academy
San Diego, CA03-2026
Certified Culinary Arts -
San Diego Job Corps
Imperial Beach, CA01-2023
Diploma -
Sweetwater High School
National City, CA01-2020
Skills
- Excellent knife skills
- Cooking methods execution
- Proven ability to follow recipes
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Time management skills
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Customer service excellence
- Teamwork and leadership abilities
- Thrives under pressure
- Self-motivated and easily teachable
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Strong desire to learn
- PPE use
Certification
- National Restaurant Association- Serv-Safe Food Production Manager, 01/01/23, 12/31/28
- National Restaurant Association- Allergens, 01/01/23, 12/31/26
- American Heart Association- First Aid/ CPR, 01/01/23, 12/31/25
Timeline
Food service worker
MWR Sea N’ Air Lanes
07.2023 - Current
Line cook/pastry
The ISLANDER
05.2023 - 03.2024
Catering events while attending school
San Diego Job Corps Culinary Arts
08.2022 - 12.2023
Cook/ Cashier
Jack in the box
11.2020 - 07.2022
Sales - High Ticket Sales
Mike Barron's Closer Academy
Certified Culinary Arts -
San Diego Job Corps
Diploma -
Sweetwater High School