Jesse Higgins
Port Orange,FL
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Known for maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in various cooking techniques and maintaining clean, organized workspace.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
BOH Line Cook
Malibu Beach Grill
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Provided excellent customer service by accommodating special dietary needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Helped establish a positive work culture among kitchen staff by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Reduced food waste through proper storage techniques and timely utilization of ingredients.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Worked all stations Fry, Saute, Grill, Flattop
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under pressure during busy shifts.
- Raised the level of presentation quality by focusing on detail-oriented plating techniques for each dish served.
- Trained new hires, fostering a positive team environment and contributing to overall staff development.
Prep Line Cook
Chart House Restaurant
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
Pizza Chef
Kona Grill
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Assisted Kitchen Manger
Mulligans Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Myrtle Beach High School
Little River, SC06.2010
Skills
- Food preparation
- Fryer
- Grill
- Saute
- Flattop
- Wheel
- Captain
- Food plating
- Temperature control
- Allergen awareness
- Food presentation
Timeline
BOH Line Cook
Malibu Beach Grill
07.2023 - 02.2025
Prep Line Cook
Chart House Restaurant
12.2022 - 09.2023
Pizza Chef
Kona Grill
06.2022 - 11.2022
Assisted Kitchen Manger
Mulligans Bar & Grill
05.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
North Myrtle Beach High School
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