Victoria Jones
Baltimore,MD
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Erickson Senior Living
2023.09 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating innovative and diverse menus tailored to various dietary needs.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment and appliances, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations, enhancing the overall dining experience for patrons.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless dining experiences for guests.
Sous Chef
Erickson Senior Living
2020.06 - 2023.09
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
Line Cook
Erickson Senior Living
2019.09 - 2020.06
Prep Cook
Erickson Senior Living
2019.07 - 2019.09
Prep Cook
Walt Disney World Resort
2016.04 - 2019.07
Education
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science -
01.2015
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Safety
- Catering
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising Experience
- Food Production
- Inventory Control
- Restaurant Management
- Menu Planning
- Pricing
- Meal Preparation
- Purchasing
- Cleaning Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Certification
ServSafe, 05/01/22
ACF Culinary Nutrition, 01/2023
ACF Supervisory Management, 01/2023
Timeline
Executive Chef - Erickson Senior Living
2023.09 - Current
Sous Chef - Erickson Senior Living
2020.06 - 2023.09
Line Cook - Erickson Senior Living
2019.09 - 2020.06
Prep Cook - Erickson Senior Living
2019.07 - 2019.09
Prep Cook - Walt Disney World Resort
2016.04 - 2019.07
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science,
ServSafe, 05/01/22
ACF Culinary Nutrition, 01/2023
ACF Supervisory Management, 01/2023
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