JEAN M JENNER
Email: abpw01@r.postjobfree.com
Address:
City: Racine
State: WI
Zip: 53402
Country: USA
Phone: 262-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Chef with 13 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. 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.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from JI Case, Racine WI 1/2001 to 6/1990 (General)
Job History / Details:
Summary
Dynamic, resourceful and skilled Chef with 13 years of success in fine dining, casual dining and catering. 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.
Highlights
Kitchen productivity
Food production quality knowledge
Banquet operations and off-site catering expert
Plate presentation skills
Focused and disciplined
Inventory management familiarity
Team-oriented
Reliable, punctual and committed to customer service
Accomplishments
Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling and portion sizing.
Directed and assisted in the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Communicated with customers regarding orders, comments and complaints.
Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events.
Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
Experience
October 2012 to November 2012
QPS Employment Group Racine, WI
General Laborer
Working with temp agency
Opening and receiving products
Adding barcode labels
Repackaging and shipping
Fast-paced environment
Heavy lifting
April 1996 to January 2009
Livingston Landing Racine, WI
Kitchen Manager
Supervised, coordinated and participated in activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking foodstuffs.
Observed workers engaged in preparing, portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that standards were met.
Prepared special dishes during rush periods, for banquets and other social functions.
February 2002 to June 2006
Aramark Racine, WI
Chef
Prepared kitchen for opening of daily operations and for the rest of the staff.
Executed daily operations of making all soups and main entrees from scratch.
In-house and off-campus catering.
Served clients the prepared food and described what the items were and consisted of.
March 2001 to November 2001
Lucky Stone Steak House Racine, WI
Sous Chef
Supervised and coordinated activities of kitchen workers to prepare and cook food.
Planned sequence and timing of cooking operations to meet meal-serving hours.
March 1993 to November 1995
Goodwill-Waxdale Racine, WI
Line Leader
Supervised and trained employees.
Assembled boxes from prepared sections or precut boards for use as shipping cases.
Successfully completed tasks using a floor jack and fork truck..
Organized and filed paperwork.
May 1990 to November 1995
Subway Monument Square Racine, WI
Assistant Manager
Executed daily operations of baking bread, cutting vegetables.
Performed cash register duty Performed inventory checks Contributed to all aspects of customer service Responsible for deposits Responsible for filing paperwork.
Education
1990 JI Case Racine, WI
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA General