Overview
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Jackson Stephen

Halifax,NS

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Julep kitchen and cocktails
05.2019 - Current
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Applied entrepreneurial leadership and vision for one of [CIty]'s premier full-service catering and event production companies.
  • Reduced food costs [Number]% by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
  • Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.

Line Cook

Popeyes
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Line Cook Supervisor

Sbarro
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Education

Culinary Management - Hospitality

Niagara College On The Lake
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
11.2019

Skills

  • Menu Planning
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Vendor Relations
  • Time Management
  • Productivity Maximization
  • Cash Handling
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Inventory Rotation
  • Performance Assessment
  • Forecasting and Planning

Timeline

Sous Chef

Julep kitchen and cocktails
05.2019 - Current

Line Cook

Popeyes
01.2018 - 12.2019

Line Cook Supervisor

Sbarro
09.2017 - 01.2019

Culinary Management - Hospitality

Niagara College On The Lake
Jackson Stephen