Chef Cook High School

Jana Olson

Chef/cook, server, bartender.

Las Cruces, NM 88012

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+1-575-***-****

I have over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business. Chef/cook server and bartender. The

past 5 years I was at home with my father, for the 2nd time, as his caregiver.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Chef

The Village at Northrise - Las Cruces, NM

March 2010 to December 2014

Quality control Kitchen supervisor.

I was in charge of the employees maintaining correct temperatures and documentation

Checked for cleanliness in all 4 kitchens making sure we were in compliance with NM state statutes

Provided prep lists and also did prep, mainly from scratch

Plated food to be served with aesthetics in place for residents to enjoy

Trained new employees

Wait staff and bartender

A’ Bravo Bistro and wine bar - Green Bay, WI

July 2007 to November 2008

Customer contact in a high end bistro.

Had extensive knowledge of the menu, wine and cocktails.

Assisted customers, when needed, with help to order.

Used clear and concise communication with chefs.

Processed guest payments.

Education

Some college in Culinary and advanced baking

Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton, WI

August 2001 to December 2004

High school or equivalent in General

Santa Barbara Senior High School - Santa Barbara, CA

September 1978 to May 1982

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Cooking (10+ years)

• kitchen (10+ years)

• Team Player (10+ years)

• training (3 years)

• Line cook (2 years)

• Baking (5 years)

• POS (10+ years)

• Chef (10+ years)

• Knife skills (10+ years)

• Culinary Experience

• Kitchen Experience

• Management

• Food Preparation

• Food Service

• Grill

• Catering

• Restaurant Experience

• Bartending

• Serving

• English

• Food production

• Team management

• Leadership

• Banquet experience

• Shift management

• Supervising experience

• Dietary department experience

Certifications and Licenses

Culinary and advanced baking skills

August 2001 to December 2004

I attended a culinary and baking program at FVTC in Appleton, WI. for 3 1/2 years. I maintained at least

a 3.5 GPA and belonged to Phi Theda Kappa.

food handler certificate

I just updated my food handlers certificate this year.

Additional Information

I have a current NM Alcohol & Gaming Division Server Certificate

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