Jordan Levine
Napa
Summary
Professional culinary worker with robust experience in food preparation and kitchen operations. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality results. Adaptable and reliable, capable of handling changing needs with ease. Skilled in ingredient preparation, kitchen safety, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for organizational skills and consistent adherence to high standards.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook/Steward
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
Hollywood, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Performed prep work for hotel and gained experience in catering events. Prepared salads and sandwiches quickly during high-paced catering events. I know how to organize the walk-in fridge and dry storage on my own. I also have experience as a steward cleaning dishes and glassware. Both in the morning and evenings. I have worked events by myself working fast, efficiently, and clean. I have been very hardworking and efficient and am always up for a new task to learn.
Prep Cook/Steward
North Block Hotel & Restaurant
Yountville, CA
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Gained culinary skills from top chefs in Yountville, Napa area. Produced fresh sourdough bread every day, ensuring quality and consistency. Created pizza dough from scratch each day, focusing on texture and flavor. Smoked ribs daily using a pizza oven, enhancing flavor through controlled cooking. Mastered breaking down half chickens and marinating for next day service.
- Prepped ingredients following established recipes and safety standards to maintain quality and consistency.
- Assisted chefs in menu planning by providing input on seasonal ingredients and dish execution.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Napa, CA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared fresh tortilla chips in a fast-paced kitchen environment., rolled burritos, talked with customers.
- Prepared ingredients and menu items according to Chipotle's food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient levels and reporting shortages.
Education
Film (Bachelor's degree) -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2019
Skills
- Cooking
- Basic knife skills
- Food service
- Floor cleaning
- Knife skills
- Attention to detail
- Food preparation
- Food production
- Guest relations
- Food safety
- Clean workspace maintenance
- Restaurant experience
- Safe food handling
- Food storage
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Recognized by team members for exceptional work and was awarded employee of the quarter.
Certification
Driver's License, Food Handler Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Prep Cook/Steward
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
01.2024 - Current
Prep Cook/Steward
North Block Hotel & Restaurant
02.2021 - 03.2022
Prep Cook
Chipotle Mexican Grill
11.2019 - 04.2020
Film (Bachelor's degree) -
San Francisco State University
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer