Jason Travers
Monrovia, Ca 91016
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OBJECTIVE
• My objective is to provide good food and excellent service in a relaxed atmosphere
EDUCATION
Le Cordon Bleu, Pasadena, CA 2010-2012
• Culinary Associates of Occupational Studies
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA 2008-2010
• Business major Associate of Arts degree
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cedar Sinai Hospital Los Angeles, CA
Cooking, assisting the chef with completing plates and expediting, and assisting with daily paperwork at the end of meal periods and shift daily
Verifying ordered materials, placing and stocking items, and being responsible for and maintain stocked items (incl. perishables)
Deep-cleaning practices implemented daily
Will travel if necessary (have previous experience)
City of Hope Hospital Duarte, Ca
Practiced in mechanical food preparation and cooking
• Sous Chef/ Food Specialist
• Cooking, assisting the chef with completing plates and expediting, and assisting with daily paperwork at the end of meal periods and shift daily
• Verifying ordered materials, placing and stocking items, and being responsible for and maintain stocked items (incl. perishables)
• Deep-cleaning practices implemented daily
Will travel if necessary (have previous experience
U.S.C tri delta house Los Angeles, CA
Campus cooks – Assistant kitchen manager
Sous Chef/ Food Specialist
Cooking, assisting the chef with completing plates and expediting, and assisting with daily paperwork at the end of meal periods and shift daily
Verifying ordered materials, placing and stocking items, and being responsible for and maintain stocked items (incl. perishables)
Deep-cleaning practices implemented daily
Will travel if necessary (have previous experience
A New Start Recovery Center Culver City, CA
My goal is to provide good food and proactive communication towards the rehabilitation process.
Sous Chef/ Food Specialist
Cooking, assisting the chef with completing plates and expediting, and assisting with daily paperwork at the end of meal periods and shift daily
Verifying ordered materials, placing and stocking items, and being responsible for and maintain stocked items (incl. perishables)
Deep-cleaning practices implemented daily
Will travel if necessary (have previous experience)
Amtrak Railroad Service
Sous Chef/ Food Specialist
Cooking, assisting the chef with completing plates and expediting, and assisting with daily paperwork at the end of meal periods and shift daily
Verifying ordered materials, placing and stocking items, and being responsible for and maintain stocked items (incl. perishables)
Deep-cleaning practices implemented daily
Will travel if necessary (have previous experience)
Pasadena Recovery Center
Pasadena, Ca
• Sous Chef- Able to perform multiple duties during a shift
• Creating recipes, Menu planning, cooking, serving, deep cleaning, closing.
• Efficient with Cost/Control, Portion/Control, and ordering of supplies
• A team player who works great with co-workers as well as guests
Vertical Wine and Bistro Pasadena, CA
Saucier, grill cook, appetizers, & Fried station
• Prep, cook, and fine dining plating
• Deep cleaning, sanitization
• Assisted with menu planning, catering large parties
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BJ Restaurant & Brewery Pasadena, CA
2011 – 2013
• Line cook for salads and appetizer
• Prep, plate and served salads and appetizers in 10 minutes or less
• Ensure deep cleaning is completed.
P.F. CHANG’s Burbank, CA
2012- 2012
• Pantry Chef
• Oversee all preparation for the Pantry
• Cook and prepare all appetizers in 10 minutes or less
• Ensure deep cleaning is completed
California Staffing Solutions Los Angeles, CA One Time Event lead 2010-2012
• Organize and staff events
• Catered Events up to 25,000 guest
• Honorable mentions include- Wolfgang Puck for the Grammys, Nancy Silverston, Cat Cora, and Hiro Akira
Jetway Catering Company Pasadena, Ca President/ Owner/ Cook 2000-Present
• Oversee and execute events and Menu Development.
• Catered Events up to 1,500 guest++
Sony Production Studios Los Angeles, CA 2010-2012
Line cook/prep cook
Black Angus Monrovia, CA Line cook
Koo Koo Roo Arcadia, CA 1999-2001
Head of the kitchen staff and the head cook
Boston Market Pasadena, CA 1998-1999
Head of food preparation
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Iron Toque Club President- Le Cordon Bleu 2010 - 2011
• Lead an Honors Society of Workers at Le Cordon Bleu
• Liaison between Faculty, Staff, and Students.
• Honorable mentions include- Rick Bayless, Curtis Stone and Fabio Viviana
Celebrity Chef Event @Macy’s with Chef Rick Bayless, Pasadena,CA 2011 – 2011
Prep/Cook
Celebrity Chef Event with Chef Curtis Stone Malibu, CA 2011 – 2011
Prep/Cook/Serve
Warner Bros. Studio, Top Chef Honors, Burbank. CA 2011 - 2011
Prep/Cook/Serve
References Available Upon Request