Rushane Smith
Orlando,FL
Summary
Self-motivated, talented. Enriched with 8 years of experience. To add value to the organization by surpassing the expected. Prompting and maintaining the highest level of integrity and professionalism. Accomplishing all my duties, goals and responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Brasserie LeBrun
Bar Harbor, ME
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness throughout workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall kitchen productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to prevent shortages during peak service hours.
Line cook
Yosemite national park
United States
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Prepared high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring consistency and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness throughout workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing overall kitchen productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in ordering supplies to prevent shortages during peak service hours.
Head Baker
Sandals South Coast
Whitehouse, Westmoreland
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Oversaw a team of 10 to prepare 500+ cupcakes and cookies per day
- Coordinated and baked 12 variety of breads for 800+ guests for special function
- Led the cost control process and decorations of cakes for 9 restaurants
Chef
Waterloo Guesthouse
Black River, St. Elizabeth
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Cooked rice and pea, chicken, fish, pork in all different style and vegetable and soup
- Ensured the kitchen utensils, equipment and work area is cleaned and sanitized
- Strategized pre-preparation of all meals listed on the menu daily
Chef
Iberostar Rose Hall Beach
Lilliput
02.2018 - 05.2018
Baker
Montego Bay, St. James
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Streamlined by 25% the making of cheesecakes, chocolate cake and mousses
- Prepared garnishes of dishes according to the hotel standards
- Optimized by 25%, an increase in sales, after successful guests reviews after dining, increasing sales
Baker
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Operated home bakery and sold several cakes to shops for birthdays, dances
- Boosted sales by 15%, ensured baked goods are produced and delivered to customers on time, increasing efficiency
- Retained the exceptional level of standard for the preparation of all baked products
Education
High School -
Lacovia High School
Jamaica 06.2016
Primary -
Black River Primary
06.2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Menu planning
- Cost Control
- Portion size control
- Accuracy
- Analytical skills
- Effective time management skills
- Problem solving skills
- HACCP Principles
- Health and Safety
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Adaptability
Certification
- Certificate of Competence: Sandals Kitchen Certificate in Food and Nutrition
- School leaving Certificate
- Range cook: Level 2 Certificate
Interests
Cooking, Traveling, Reading
Timeline
Line Cook
Brasserie LeBrun
05.2025 - 11.2025
Line cook
Yosemite national park
05.2024 - 10.2024
Head Baker
Sandals South Coast
07.2018 - 05.2024
Chef
Waterloo Guesthouse
05.2018 - 07.2018
Chef
Iberostar Rose Hall Beach
02.2018 - 05.2018
Baker
10.2017 - 02.2018
Baker
10.2017 - 02.2018
High School -
Lacovia High School
Primary -
Black River Primary