Terrence W Jefferson
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Objective
To secure a position as a chef by utilizing leadership, industry experience, and customer service skills to improve dining experiences.
Education
Ft Lauderdale Arts Institute
Culinary Art – Associate Degree
American Culinary Federation – Certification Chef de Cuisine
County of Sarasota
CEO Entrepreneurship -Business Management - Business Administration Certification
Experience
Sarasota County Schools 08/2019 to Present
Custodian
Responsibilities include maintaining the school cafeteria, classrooms, gym, various studios, and outdoor campus grounds.
The Meadows Country Club 2018 - 2019
Banquet Chef
Responsible for cooking and preparing menu items for banquets, serving at special parties and events, working in the golf shop café, servicing clients of The Meadows, managing inventory, food costs, and performing various miscellaneous kitchen duties.
Palm-Aire Country Club 2012 - 2017
Sous Chef
Handled all miscellaneous kitchen duties, including inventory management, cost control, menu preparation, employee scheduling, cooking, food preparation, following clients' dietary needs, overseeing banquets, and other necessary kitchen tasks.
Lakewood Ranch Hospital 2007 - 2012
Sous Chef
Oversaw staff on the line and in the kitchen area, managed staff assignments, prepared food, ensured proper temperatures, catered to special diets and requirements, organized doctors' functions, parties, meetings, and performed food prep for patients. Possess knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
Ringling College 2003 - 2007
Sous Chef
Supervised staff on the line for student affairs, prepared banquets, breakfast, lunch, assisted with dinner prep, and possessed knowledge of special diets for students and banquet functions as required.