Jeremy Coffman
Cathedral City
Summary
I am a results-driven culinary professional with extensive experience in overseeing daily kitchen operations. Adept at implementing safety standards, managing inventory, and enhancing team collaboration, leading to improved food quality and service efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Palm deser
11.2023 - 06.2025
- I worked with the Executive Chef and oversaw all daily functions of an operating kitchen that served lunch and dinner, happy hour, and special menus.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling practices.
- Managed inventory control to minimize waste and maintain stock levels.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
Sous Chef
Indian Wells Country Club
Indian Wells
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw all functions of an operating kitchen at the Country Club main restaurant named the Vue. There, we served breakfast and lunch seven days a week. Upscale dinner was served from Wednesday to Saturday.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth food preparation and service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling practices.
- Collaborated with the head chef to create innovative culinary presentations.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold food consistency and taste standards.
- Coordinated kitchen activities during peak service hours for efficiency.
Sous Chef
Spotlight 29 Casino
Coachella
04.2021 - 11.2021
- I worked with the Executive Chef and the Chef de Cuisine in multiple outlets and tasks.
- Oversaw all functions of an operating kitchen serving three meals a day, and a late-night menu.
- Daily line checks to ensure freshness and quality of all the food.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth food preparation and service.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety standards in food handling practices.
- Managed inventory control to minimize waste and maintain stock levels.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
Kitchen Manager
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
Palm Desert
03.2016 - 04.2021
- As the kitchen manager, I oversaw a staff of 25 employees. I supervised all daily duties, from prepping food items to setting prep lists for all stations.
- I maintained a healthy food cost, labor, and inventory percentage, with revenue on a day-to-day basis hitting all profit and loss goals for each month.
- I was responsible for placing orders, building order profiles, and creating guides to ensure a healthy food cost.
- Expert at creating and fostering a sanitary, productive, and team-oriented work environment. Support and foster loyalty, and always conduct business in a professional manner.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO04-2024
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Menu development
- Safety compliance
- Culinary creativity
- Cost control
- Team building
- Cooking techniques
- Safe food handling
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen coordination
- Safe handling
- Vendor relations
- Line inspections
- Supervising food prep
- Kitchen organization
Timeline
Sous Chef
Sullivan's Steakhouse
11.2023 - 06.2025
Sous Chef
Indian Wells Country Club
12.2021 - 07.2022
Sous Chef
Spotlight 29 Casino
04.2021 - 11.2021
Kitchen Manager
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts