Jenna LaForte
Middle Valley
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Always willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Coordinator
KVAT - Food City
10.2024 - Current
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper storage and rotation procedures.
- Assisted in menu development, incorporating customer feedback for improved offerings.
- Provided expert recommendations on various deli products, enhancing the shopping experience for patrons.
- Evaluated supplier performance regularly, optimizing quality and cost-effectiveness of deli products sourced.
- Implemented creative merchandising techniques to attract customers and boost sales volume.
- Managed order preparation efficiently during peak hours, ensuring timely service for all customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous deli service.
- Improved cross-selling opportunities with well-executed promotional campaigns targeted at boosting overall store revenue.
Prep Cook
Olive Garden
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Sous Chef
Cafe Services
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Took control over staff and menu when head chef was not present/available
- Protected customers with safe food handling and careful cleaning
- Brought new employees up to standards with training, mentoring and motivation
- Helped bring forth and implement menu ideas for seasonal menus and special events
- Set up/took down caterings and events on and off site
- Served meals quickly and to company standards
Head Chef
Resurgence Brewing Company
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Safeguarded staff and patrons, verifying strict adherence to safety and sanitation regulations
- Established and delegated preventive maintenance tasks for kitchen equipment and appliance
- Planned menus and prepared recipes for various dishes
- Promoted efficient kitchen operations, scheduling staff, coordinating workflow and enhancing processes where needed
- Enforced food quality, plating and presentation standards, guiding staff to follow established procedures to support consistency
- Reduced waste and expenses using effective supply management, storing food and ingredients properly and rotating stock to prevent spoilage
- Developed innovative seasonal menu offerings in alignment with brand vision, resulting in increased patron satisfaction
Sous Chef
Cabaret Restaurant
09.2017 - 10.2020
- Inspected foods throughout each shift, verifying quality and attractiveness of each plate
- Protected customers with safe food handling and careful cleaning
- Brought new employees up to standards with training, mentoring and motivation
- Helped bring forth and implement menu ideas for seasonal menus and special events
- Prepared and cooked foods of all types on regular basis or for special guests and functions
- Uphold operational standards by offering knowledgeable direction to house associates
Line Cook
The Left Bank
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Kept kitchen in complete compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety requirements
- Produced consistent quality food and attractive dishes by following standard recipes and plating guidelines
- Protected customers from cross-contamination and illness with proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Produced consistent results by memorizing recipes, portion sizes and plating techniques
- Carried out orders to meet demand in fast-paced environment
- Collaborated easily with mixture of personalities in high pressure environment
- Restocked and prepared stations to support kitchen operations
- Worked quickly and flexibly to keep up with high volume of food orders per shift
- Handled rushes and used slow periods to clean, prep ingredients and restock supplies
Direct Support Professional
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Helped clients to gain independence and quality of life through company services
- Wrote reports detailing support and service provided throughout each shift
- Followed approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to support client progress towards goals
- Treated clients with kindness, dignity and respect at all times
- Supported client social desires, learning needs and environmental requirements to enable full healthcare compliance
- Worked cooperatively with client families, co-workers and supervisors to support client
- Transported clients to appointments, activities and community outings
- Delivered active treatment services as outlined in personal care plans
Education
Culinary Arts -
Depew High School
Depew, NY06.2009
Skills
- Food Safety Regulations
- Workflow Coordination
- Plating and presentation
- Inventory Management
- Food preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction
- Employee supervision
- Staff training
- Task delegation
- Merchandising strategies
Timeline
Deli Coordinator
KVAT - Food City
10.2024 - Current
Prep Cook
Olive Garden
05.2024 - 10.2024
Sous Chef
Cafe Services
06.2023 - 01.2024
Head Chef
Resurgence Brewing Company
04.2022 - 05.2023
Sous Chef
Cabaret Restaurant
09.2017 - 10.2020
Line Cook
The Left Bank
06.2016 - 10.2018
Direct Support Professional
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 12.2017
Culinary Arts -
Depew High School
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