JEROME CURTIS BAKER JR 1120 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119, 857 249-0103

jeromecbaker1987@yahoo.comPROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

To develop my talents, skills and knowledge within the Food Service Industry and prepare me for a personally rewarding career.

Skills includes sanitation and safe food handling procedures; knife skills; cooking, baking and food preparation techniques; operation of commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, steamers, slicers and dishwashers, and juicers. I am highly focused on teamwork, effective communication, and personal goal-setting.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Wink and Nods, Boston MA (09/2016- Present)Line Cook

Proficiency in grilling, Sautéing, broiling, deep frying, plating, deserts and excellent knife cuts. Making sauces, stocks, seasoning and more from scratch. Clean sanitize, set up and break down equipment. Working hot apps, entrees and desert station.

Aramark Fenway Park, Boston MA (3/2016 – 11/2016)Line Cook

Proficiency in grilling, Sautee, broiler, excellent knife cuts. Responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and organized, including sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and

assisting the utility workers when needed. Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils. Sets up and breaks down work stations

KSM Staffing, Brighton MA (10/2015 – 2/2016) Line Cook

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff. Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Lube Lab, Quincy MA (06/2015-10/2015) Hood Tec

Change oil’s for various cars. Check the transmission fluid and other fluid levels inspect various belts and filters, and check air levels and gauges

Dunkin Donuts, Quincy MA (10/2014-06/2015) Shift leader

Maintaining fast and accurate service and positive customer skills Operating sandwich Brewing and preparing various beverages Building relationships with customers Cash-handling and time management

Juice, Boston MA (07/2013-10/2014)Juicer

Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.

Prep fruit for fruit cups, salads smoothies and juices Dishwashing, mopping floors, cleaning all aspects of restaurant and stocking supplies Take inventory of produce and order needed supplies

Event Temps, Jamaica plain MA (10/2012-06/2013)TD Gardens Concession Stand Attendant

Works in assigned concession stand or condiment area.  Ensures area remains clean, stocked, and orderly.  Required to set-up designated area.  Services customers and answers guest’s questions accurately and politely.  Facilitates closing inventory and cleaning duties.  All other duties as assigned

Prep Cook/Dishwasher Assist in the preparation of meals by chopping vegetables, making salads, and putting together

entrees. Although this role generally does not include any cooking duties, it provides the ideal opportunity to develop many other types of skills essential to becoming a chef. Such skills include proficiently being able to utilize a wide range of kitchen tools and utensils, include chopping knives and vegetable grinders.

Dish washer, responsible for washing dishes in a restaurant, dining hall, cafeteria, or other eatery. The job usually requires using a large automatic dishwasher, scrubbing pots and pans, and maintaining a general level of cleanliness in the kitchen

Community Servers Kitchen, Jamaica Plain MA (10/2011-12/2011)Training Program Participant/Prep Cook Intern

Completed food service internship in a state of the art commercial kitchen. Assisted in preparing, cooking, portioning and packaging of daily client meals production according to

kitchen guidelines and recipes. Developed leadership, teamwork and organizational skills through interactions with kitchen volunteers,

trainees and employees. Maintained workspaces and equipment in sanitary condition.

EDUCATION Community Servings, Jamaica Plain, MA Certificate 2011ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Certified 2011Strive/Boston Employment Service, Inc, Boston, MA Training Program, 2011El Centro (Catholic Charities), Boston, MA G.E.D., 2005