Quinteller Jones
New Caney
Summary
Accomplished Culinary Professional with expertise in menu development and food safety compliance. Delivered innovative menu planning and optimized kitchen operations to enhance guest satisfaction. Experienced in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining, with a focus on unique recipes and presentations. Efficiently managed multiple orders while maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Aramark- Minute Maid Park
Houston
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items for high-volume events at a major sports venue.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver timely meal service during game days, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Contributed to menu planning and development to elevate guest dining experiences.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to support efficient operations.
Cook
Compass Group/ Qwick/ NASA Space Center
Houston
02.2022 - Current
- Prepared and presented food for catering events, ensuring quality and timely service.
- Operated ovens, fryers, and mixers, adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure proper equipment function.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organized kitchen equipment and workstations to promote a safe and efficient cooking environment.
Head Catering Chef
Quinnies Sugar Bomb Sweets
Baton Rouge
08.2018 - Current
- Developed menus while planning and ordering food supplies, effectively managing budget for catering events.
- Crafted diverse event menus that accommodated various dietary preferences, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Supervised kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and presentation, improving service quality.
- Coordinated with clients to finalize event details and menu selections.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies to maintain stock consistency.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation protocols.
Education
Specialized Career Diploma - Culinary Arts
Virginia College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2018
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Sautéing
- Frying
- Grilling expertise
- Knife skills
- Food plating
- Food presentation
- Plate presentation
- Culinary creativity
- Menu planning
- Menu development
- Culinary event support
- Pastry making
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Sanitation management
- Food safety compliance
- Safety compliance
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Creative presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Portion control
- Kitchen workflow management
- Food presentation talent
- ServSafe certified
- Menu development
Timeline
Cook
Aramark- Minute Maid Park
10.2022 - Current
Cook
Compass Group/ Qwick/ NASA Space Center
02.2022 - Current
Head Catering Chef
Quinnies Sugar Bomb Sweets
08.2018 - Current
Specialized Career Diploma - Culinary Arts
Virginia College