Jeremy Hightower
East Point
Summary
An diligent chef with extensive creative experience and a passion for starch cooking, high quality food/ingredients and flavor; organization, performance and customer service. A leader who excels in professional Intense situation. A dependable chef with expertise preparing food in fast-paced settings and a team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development; Also skilled in different cooking techniques.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Microsoft
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Cook
Mellow Mushroom Pizza
08.2023 - Current
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
Line Cook
Cherokee Town & Country Club
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Passionate about good food and exceeding our members' expectations
- Prepare food items that appear either on the menu or as a special pertaining to your specific station
- Carefully follow recipes and work hard to ensure the quality and consistency of the food and that it is ready in a timely manner
- Serve safe certification
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Sous Chef
Veritas Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment Ce
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Chief
Sum Simple Catering
Atlanta, GA
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
- Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Laborer
Green4life Moblie Farmers Market
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Work with local farmers and growing natural/organic products
- Setup and maintain mobile market for local farmer’s market
- Interact with customers and educate them on the health benefits of products at our market
Line Cook
Chicken N Beer
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Need to be able to read, comprehend and consistently execute established recipes
- Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of another kitchen equipment
- Prepare amazing creations from scratch following our recipes to produce consistent results
- Move quickly and effectively in a fast pace high heat environment
Prep Cook
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Process and replenish merchandise by pulling correct product as needed, ensure proper shelf placement and shelf maintenance
- Prep food for the line by properly following directions and properly use ingredients in recipes book
- Cook a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and other food items using broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, and a variety of another kitchen equipment
- Properly use ingredients, cooking methods, adherence to established recipes, quantities, and presentations
- Must be comfortable working in fast-paced environment
Education
High School Diploma -
North Clayton High School
05.2012
Skills
- Food Safety
- Portioning
- Line Management
- Ingredient Inspection
- Ingredient Preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Sauce Preparation
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Microsoft
09.2023 - Current
Cook
Mellow Mushroom Pizza
08.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Cherokee Town & Country Club
04.2022 - 08.2023
Chief
Sum Simple Catering
11.2021 - 11.2021
Sous Chef
Veritas Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment Ce
10.2018 - 03.2022
Laborer
Green4life Moblie Farmers Market
04.2018 - 10.2018
Line Cook
Chicken N Beer
03.2017 - 03.2018
Prep Cook
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
08.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
North Clayton High School
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