Jason Van Benschoten
Herndon, VA
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I have been in the culinary field for 20+ years and continue to expand my passion and knowledge in this ever-changing profession. I have held several positions within a kitchen, each bringing different challenges and opportunities to learn and grow.
Work Experience
Cook, Capital One
Tyson, Corner – 2023-Present
Cater to Capital One staff Tuesday through Thursday
Prepare and serve lunch
Rotate stock
Clean
Adjusting and scaling daily menus
Assistant Manager, The Willows at Meadow Branch
Winchester, VA – 2019 to 2022
Prepare and serve meals by specified menu and diets
Assist in food ordering
Assist in putting the truck away
Assist in staff management.
Chef Tournant, Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Upperville, VA – 2019 (8 months)
Execute multi-course, fine dining dinners
Assist in menu planning
Assist in planning specials
Food prep
Sous Chef, Stoneleigh Golf and Country Club
Round Hill, VA – 2018 to 2019
Food ordering
Menu planning
Scheduling
Planning specials
Hiring new staff
Training staff
Executing meal service
Executing special events
Sous Chef, Christendom College
Front Royal, VA – 2016 to 2018
PM Sous Chef, Village at Orchard Ridge
Winchester, VA – 2014 to 2016
Catering Chef, Berryville Fruit Farm
Berryville, VA – 2012 to 2015
Sous Chef, Bridge Creek Catering
New Paltz, NY – 2010 to 2012
Education
CIA Classes in Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America -
Hyde Park, NY
September 2004 to March 2005
Baking and Pastry in Culinary Arts
The New York Restaurant School -
New York, NY
September 1999 to September 2000