Jordan Needham
Surrey,BC
Summary
Innovative culinary professional with a strong background in menu development and food safety compliance. Adept at controlling food costs and enhancing guest experiences, committed to fostering team growth through targeted training and performance reviews.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Chef
Titan Hospitality
Nassau, Bahamas
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Supervised selection, training, scheduling, and performance management of kitchen personnel.
- Developed kitchen staff through targeted training and performance reviews.
- Controlled food costs while ensuring adherence to safety processes.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations to elevate dining experience.
Executive Sous Chef
Tap and Barrel
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented seasonal menu items to enhance guest experience.
- Assisted Executive Chef in Cost analysis and budget management
- Trained new staff on food safety standards and kitchen procedures effectively.
1st Cook
Vancouver Canucks Hospitality
Vancouver, British Columbia
09.2016 - 11.2021
- Assisted head chef in menu planning and recipe development.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer experience.
- Contributed to successful catering events by efficiently preparing large quantities of food while maintaining quality standards
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu
Ottawa, ON09-2010
Skills
- Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Kitchen management
- Plate presentation
- Catering operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Titan Hospitality
03.2022 - 03.2025
Executive Sous Chef
Tap and Barrel
02.2020 - 02.2022
1st Cook
Vancouver Canucks Hospitality
09.2016 - 11.2021
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu