Jamus Ellis
Smyrna
Summary
Professional kitchen management expert with comprehensive experience in leading culinary teams, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and maintaining health and safety standards. Reliable, results-driven, and prepared to make significant impact in any culinary environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
10.2012 - 06.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MSSkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Staff supervision
- Staff training and development
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Ordering supplies
- Health code compliance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 or more staff members.
- Increased team productivity by implementing key process improvements.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Professional Bartender's License/Certificate – State-specific boards or recognized bartending schools.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Tn Driver's License
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2024 - 02.2025
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
10.2012 - 06.2024
Associate of Arts - Communications
East Mississippi Community College
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