Rena Jones
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Hard working Culinary Professional seeking a new experience where I can offer my skills and abilities to your organization. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Cook
Quest Management
Indianapolis, IN
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Mitigated risk of cross-contamination by diligently following proper sanitation practices when handling allergens or raw ingredients.
- Contributed to a safer workplace by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing terms for bulk purchases without sacrificing quality or freshness of ingredients.
Culinary Manager
American Senior Communities
Indianapolis, IN
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Inventory
- Scheduling
- Cooking
- Maintaining cook temperature logs
- Maintaining Temperature logs for all coolers and refrigerators
- Cleaning
- Sanitizing
- Maintaining staff cleaning schedule
- Resident council meetings / food counsel meeting
Asst. Dietary Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Indianapolis, IN
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Responsible for scheduling
- Maintaining/creating menus
- Ordering/inventory
- Dating/labeling
- Cooking/prepping
- Maintaining regular cleaning schedules
- Rotating stock using FIFO method
- Cleaning and sanitizing all work areas consistently
Food Service Manager
Wheeler Mission
Indianapolis, IN
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for receiving labeling, dating and stocking items
- Cooked meals for less fortunate and staff over 100 people daily
- Maintained sanitation standards consistently
Education
Equipment Operations - Culinary Arts
Second Helpings
Indianapolis, IN12.2013
Associate Of Applied Arts - Culinary Arts
Second Helping
Indianapolis, IN12.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Supervising experience
- Customer service
- Meal preparation
- Patient care
- Caregiving
- Dietary aide experience
- Food preparation
- Time management
- Fine dining experience
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- CPR Certification July 2022 to October 2025
Accomplishments
I have accomplished a lot under my Chef and mentor Sam Brown. I accomplished ACF Competitions, Cooking and experiencing cooking for the Indianapolis Colts. Most of all he showed me that no matter what you do in this industry make sure you do it with all your whole heart. Give your 100% and believe in yourself. He use to tell us school that in the industry A SLOW COOK IS A UNEMPLOYED ONE.
Timeline
1st Cook
Quest Management
08.2024 - Current
Culinary Manager
American Senior Communities
11.2022 - 12.2023
Asst. Dietary Manager
Healthcare Services Group
08.2019 - 11.2022
Food Service Manager
Wheeler Mission
07.2018 - 04.2019
Equipment Operations - Culinary Arts
Second Helpings
Associate Of Applied Arts - Culinary Arts
Second Helping