Jakeisha Gilmer
Kennesaw
Summary
Dedicated line cook and aspiring shift lead with a proven track record in effectively managing kitchen staff while upholding exceptional food quality standards. Recognized for fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and consistently driving results in high-pressure environments. Dependable and adaptable, with a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for always doing better. Eager to gain even more skills and experience to contribute to this dynamic kitchen team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Moes
05.2025 - Current
- Responsible for cooking everything that the restaurant needs. I have also temporarily taken on prep cook tasks as well.
- Experience in every position within the shop and know how to properly work them
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Interim Shift Lead/Interim Supervisor
McAlisters
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Work in making salads, sandwiches, cutting meat, front of house and back of house
- Experience with preparing resources for restaurants weekly needs as the cook of the restaurant
- Have successfully worked in every position within this restaurant
- Lead shifts assisting the supervisor and helping the student assistants and other employees
- Have served in the positions of both interim shift lead and supervisor
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure food safety compliance.
- Prepared and cooked menu items following standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
Student teacher
Pope High School
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Student teaching, making lesson plans and leading classes. I completely took over one class in September and 3 in January.
- Experience Working in high school with high schoolers
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth
Student teacher
Palmer Middle School
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Student teaching, Lead a 3 day lesson and spent 1 month in the classroom setting assisting the teacher.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to integrate innovative teaching methods into existing curricula
- Designed assessments that accurately measured student understanding of key concepts
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Moes
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked the production line making burritos, tacos, bowls, etc
- Prepared the products for the day.
- Prepared high-quality menu items according to standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Student Assistant
Stacks
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed the tasks of a cashier, dishwasher, bread baker, sandwich maker, and barista.
- Starbucks we proudly serve experience
Student Assistant
KSU Carmichael Student Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked at the information desk at the student center helping anyone with any questions they had, customer service.
Education
BA - English Education
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Ga05.2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team leadership
- Cross-training new employees
- Collaborative teamwork
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Certification
ServeSafe-Food handler
Timeline
Line Cook
Moes
05.2025 - Current
Student teacher
Pope High School
08.2024 - 04.2025
Student teacher
Palmer Middle School
02.2024 - 03.2024
Line Cook, Prep Cook
Moes
06.2023 - 07.2023
Line Cook/Prep Cook/Interim Shift Lead/Interim Supervisor
McAlisters
08.2022 - 05.2025
Student Assistant
Stacks
08.2021 - 02.2022
Student Assistant
KSU Carmichael Student Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
BA - English Education
Kennesaw State University