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Jessica Claire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Chef with 6 years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment. Experienced Baker with expertise in baking on a large scale and managing work loads using modern bakery equipment. Strongly passionate about the use of sustainable farm-to-table techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
Skills

Strong butchery skills

Contemporary sauce work

ServSafe certified

Focused and disciplined

High volume production capability

Well-tuned palette

Focus on portion and cost control

Inventory management familiarity

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Work History
11/2015 to Current
Farm-to-Table Chef Spring Creek Ranch City, STATE,

Reduced food costs by 23 percent by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste. Planned menus for daily customers as well as corporate functions and outings. Investigated and resolved quality- control issues. Created well-rounded summer menu, providing special-needs options for dietary restrictions such as; Gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian. Coordinated with supervisors to maintain optimal standards in a high-output setting while taking into consideration budget, food quality, cleanliness, and safety codes. Worked closely with Executive Chef to ensure training was implemented and tested daily. Developed and implemented a Farm-to-Table program. Oversaw operations of all action stations.

05/2014 to 07/2015
Executive Pastry Chef and Kitchen Manager Jones Orchard City, STATE,
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals. Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature. Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, scales and mixers. Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries. Continually supervised the training and cross training of all pastry staff for all phases of preparation. Maintained highest standards of bakery product quality. Consistently emphasized food quality and specialized baking techniques.Implemented sustainable farm-to-table techniques utilizing culled produce to maximize profit potentials.
2013 to Current
Executive Chef/ Owner KC Catering City, STATE,
Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format. Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Expertly estimated staffing needs and adjusted hourly schedules in accordance with demand patterns, budget and local labor laws. Effectively managed and assisted kitchen staff in producing food for banquets, catered events and member dining areas. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise. Regularly developed new recipes in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and budgetary considerations. Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food. Consistently tasted, smelled and observed all dishes to ensure they were visually appealing and prepared correctly. Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction. Built and fostered a team environment Expert in final plate preparation with authentic presentation.
Education
Expected in 2014 to to
Associate of Arts: Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management
L'Ecole Culinaire - Cordova, TN
GPA:

Top 10% of class

Coursework in Pastry ArtsClasses in Restaurant and Facility Operations

Courses in: Food Preparation, Kitchen Management, Patisserie and Confectionery, International Cuisine, The Art of Plating and Nutrition

Top ranking member of school-wide competition team

Accomplishments
Increased production of baked goods by 300% weekly, resulting in 350% increase in sales. Decreased food waste by 200% by diversifying use of food waste and implementing composting practices. Presented nutrition information and cooking demonstrations to families at farm-to-table events. Earned a high ranking spot on L'Ecole Culinaire competition team. Demonstrated farm-to-table cooking techniques at various events and pop-up dinners. Supported all kitchen operations when chef was absent.Maintained daily cleanliness of broiler and fryers. Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock. Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events. Planned menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions. Portioned, arranged, and garnished food, and served food to waiters or patrons. Prepared meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes. Trained new employees. Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling and portion sizing. Responsible for the design and preparation of all menu items for private home/office setting. Supervised kitchen staff of 20 people and ensured proper event set-up, food preparation, kitchen clean-up and proper shut down. Responsible for all garnishes for main courses, pasta, soups and potages. Adjusted monthly menus to maximize use of seasonal local ingredients and delicacies. Collaborated with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus. Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments and complaints. Created and explored new cuisines. Directed the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food. Prepared special diet foods, salads, desserts, and other nourishments.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • L'Ecole Culinaire

Job Titles Held:

  • Farm-to-Table Chef
  • Executive Pastry Chef and Kitchen Manager
  • Executive Chef/ Owner

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts

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