Overview
Work History
Education
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Languages
Interests
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Jackson STEPHEN

Halifax

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Amano Kitchen
01.2022 - Current
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

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
  • Reduced food costs % 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
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals
  • Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties

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

Cashier

Esso
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Education

Culinary Management - Hospitality

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

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Productivity Maximization
  • Cash Handling
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Performance Assessment
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Workflow optimization
  • Positive and professional
  • Ordering and requisitions
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Content marketing
  • Creative direction
  • Fitness instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Goal setting and planning
  • Nutrition and weight loss management
  • Personal training and coaching

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests

  • Cooking
  • Gym Workouts
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Reading
  • Fashion and Style
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • Content creation

Timeline

Sous Chef

Amano Kitchen
01.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Julep kitchen and cocktails
05.2019 - Current

Line Cook

Popeyes
01.2018 - 12.2019

Line Cook Supervisor

Sbarro
09.2017 - 01.2019

Cashier

Esso
01.2017 - 12.2018

Culinary Management - Hospitality

Niagara College On The Lake
Jackson STEPHEN