Jake Blevens
Ventura
Summary
Dedicated cook shift leader with expertise in food preparation and sanitation compliance. Proven ability to maintain high-quality standards while ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Strong multitasking skills contribute to enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
Ventura
09.2023 - 02.2026
- Coordinated food presentation and ensured quality standards met prior to serving customers.
- Maintained and sanitized kitchen equipment and workstations throughout shifts to uphold health standards.
- Organized work area to maximize efficiency and streamline operations during shifts.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
- Enforced sanitation policies and procedures throughout the kitchen area.
- Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen, utensils, and storeroom throughout shifts.
- Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
Cook
Charley's Philly Steaks
Ventura
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared a variety of sandwiches following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and equipment to support food safety and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Ensured timely completion of orders by effectively prioritizing tasks to meet customer demands.
- Operated grills and fryers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, collaborating with teammates to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Prepared vegetables and fruit by chopping, dicing, and slicing them before busy periods.
Line Cook
Buttered Biscuit
Waynesville
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods, maintaining high customer satisfaction.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations, improving service flow.
- Prepared fresh ingredients for daily menu items, enhancing dish quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in food preparation areas.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Education
GED -
Ventura Adult Continue Education (vace)
Ventura, CA04-2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Temperature control
- Food storage
- Quality control
- Inventory control
- Safety protocols
- Multitasking and organization
- Team leadership
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Panda Express
09.2023 - 02.2026
Cook
Charley's Philly Steaks
02.2023 - 08.2023
Line Cook
Buttered Biscuit
08.2022 - 01.2023
GED -
Ventura Adult Continue Education (vace)