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Jimi Mitchell

Edmonds,WA

Summary

High-performing, dedicated professional offering 20+ years of restaurant and food service experience seeking opportunities for growth, development and education in the food service and supply industry. A leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Excellent and proven communication, leadership, budgeting and inventory skills. Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Diligent leader possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety with proficiency in maximizing productivity. Knowledgeable of food and food preparation such as seafood, meat, produce, etc.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager/ Lead Cook

Jersey's Great Food & Spirits
Shoreline, WA
09.2010 - Current
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies

Line Cook

P.F. Chang's Bistro
Lynnwood, WA
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Executive Chef

Kincaid's Restaurant
Carmel, IN
09.2008 - 02.2010
  • Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders as well as scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows

Executive Chef

Restaurants Unlimited (RUI)
Seattle, WA
09.1997 - 02.2010
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability as well as aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shorewood High School
Shoreline, WA
1998

Skills

  • Coordinating Kitchen Staff
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations
  • Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
  • Instruction and Delegation
  • Supply Ordering, Cost Control & Budgeting
  • Recipe Development & Menu Planning
  • Vendor liaison
  • Food safety

Timeline

Line Cook

P.F. Chang's Bistro
06.2018 - 08.2019

Kitchen Manager/ Lead Cook

Jersey's Great Food & Spirits
09.2010 - Current

Executive Chef

Kincaid's Restaurant
09.2008 - 02.2010

Executive Chef

Restaurants Unlimited (RUI)
09.1997 - 02.2010

High School Diploma -

Shorewood High School

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