Jennifer Thayer
Attleboro
Summary
Professional, experienced staff dinning chef prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable with changing needs. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and time management. Known for integrity, efficiency, and proactive approach to challenges. Also
organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Chef
The Country Club Brookline
04.2021 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures, contributing to a cohesive team atmosphere and improved overall performance.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Shift Manager
Starbucks
04.2013 - 03.2020
- Prepare Beverages in a timely fashion, Including lattes, cappuccinos, frozen beverages, brewed coffee
- Take food, drinks orders, and receive payment from customers
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity to maintain food cost
- Place Store Order each week
- Maintain eco-shore standards on a daily bases
Catering Assistant
Max Ultimate Foods
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Daily prep kitchen work
- Assistance catering events around the greater Boston area
- Food safety certified
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking
- Label and package each item and organize on designated cart for the following day or party
Line Server
Linden Ponds
07.2011 - 04.2013
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers to insure food freshness
- Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving each day
- Package take-out foods or serve food to customers
- Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers
Sandwich Artist
Subway
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas to insure a safe and sanitary environment
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity to maintain food cost
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions
- Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
- Take food, drinks orders, and receive payment from customers
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2009 - 09.2010
- Maintain a safe play environment
- Observe and monitor children's play activities
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered
- Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents or guardians' attention
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts
Education
High School - Business
Quincy High School
Quincy, MAMassasoit Community College
Brockton, MASkills
- Excel
- Inventory Management
- Word
- Management
- Strong teamwork
- Customer relations skills
- Staff leadership
- Food presentation
- Team development
- Nutrition
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Staff Chef
The Country Club Brookline
04.2021 - Current
Catering Assistant
Max Ultimate Foods
03.2017 - 01.2020
Shift Manager
Starbucks
04.2013 - 03.2020
Line Server
Linden Ponds
07.2011 - 04.2013
Sandwich Artist
Subway
03.2010 - 07.2011
Camp Counselor
YMCA
06.2009 - 09.2010
Massasoit Community College
High School - Business
Quincy High School
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