Jerome Nelson
*** ** **** ** 720-***-**** – Cellular
Oakland Park, FL 33334 **********@*****.***
Summary: Seasoned, Experienced, Courteous, Production Chef
Production Chef, Lead Cook, & Sous Chef Support Skills
Plans and directs food preparation of menu advertised food entrees.
Supervises a staff of 15 Kitchen Workers including Sous Chef, Prep Cooks, and Dishwashers.
Cleaned food preparation area several times during a regular work shift.
Interacts with the organizational staff, management, clients, and vendors with courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Executes tasks as instructed paying attention to every detail.
Diligently assembles information, analyzes it carefully develops insights and conveys conclusions in a timely manner.
Experience
Margaritaville Hotels and Resorts Hollywood, FL.
Production Chef 06/2015 – Current
Responsible for planning food preparation
Reporting to Executive Chef
Supervise Line Kitchen Staff
Aramark Food Services / Drew University Hollywood FL
Supervisor / Sous Chef 2013 – 2015
Plans and directs food preparation in the supervision of 15 kitchen employees on a given work shift.
Assists the Executive Chef in food preparation and cooking of food entrees.
Orders needed food items and kitchen equipment from various vendors and suppliers.
Checks to assure that all food entrees are being cook at correct temperature to avoid food-borne illnesses.
Levy Restaurant / The Georgia Dome Atlanta, Georgia
Production Chef 2011 – 2013
Facilitated the preparation and cooking of food entrees for special events and programs held at the Georgia Dome.
Assured that all food items were prepared at correct temperature to avoid food-borne illnesses.
Inspected each plate of food to assure that proper portions were on each plate along with side food items.
The Children’s Hospital Aurora, Colorado
Production Chef 2007 – 2010
Prepared and cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner food entrees for hospital patients and employees.
Cleaned food preparation area several times during a regular work shift.
Rotated regular menu for all food entrees every three months when required.
Isle of Capri Casinos / Calypso Restaurants Black Hawk, Colorado
Lead Cook 2003 – 2007
Prepared and served well over 1,000 food entrees to guests within a casino environment.
Prepared special food entrees for VIP individuals and special events when required.
Cleaned food preparation area several times during a regular work shift.
Education / Training
Kaplan University, Cedar Falls, Iowa Currently Taking On-Line College Courses in Business Administration – 2015 – Present
Johnson & Wales, Denver, Colorado Completed Culinary Arts Training Courses – 2005
Technical Skills
Customer Service Procedures, Organizing & Time Management, Food Preparation Procedures, Communication
Kitchen Supervisor, Highly Organized, Sous Chef, Production Chef, Computer Literate, Telephone Procedures