James Neese
Denham Springs
Summary
Dependable Electrical Foreman bringing 9 years of industry performance. Ambitious and hardworking with history of mentoring apprentice electricians in installation and repair. Eager for growth and experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Foreman
Doyle Electric
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of electrical installations and maintenance projects.
- Coordinated schedules for team members, ensuring timely project completion.
- Trained junior electricians on safety protocols and best practices in electrical work.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with local codes and industry standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop and review project timelines and budgets.
- Supervised crew of electricians and maintained safe, efficient and structured work environment.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for commercial projects.
Line Cook
Dons Seafood
Denham Springs, LA
11.2013 - 11.2019
- Prepared high-quality seafood dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured timely execution of food orders during peak service hours, maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed kitchen inventory, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ingredient utilization.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks, enhancing team skills and overall kitchen performance.
- 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.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies for maximum productivity.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Kitchen Manager
Dempseys
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2006 - 11.2013
- Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply chain efficiency.
- Coordinated daily kitchen operations, maintaining high-quality service during peak hours.
- Monitored food preparation methods, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation across all dishes.
- 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.
- 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.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Louisiana Culinary Institute
Baton Rouge, LA08-2007
Skills
- Electrical installation
- Electrical systems installation
- Work site safety
- Electrical maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- State and local codes
- Crew leadership
- Material procurement
Timeline
Electrical Foreman
Doyle Electric
06.2016 - Current
Line Cook
Dons Seafood
11.2013 - 11.2019
Kitchen Manager
Dempseys
08.2006 - 11.2013
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Louisiana Culinary Institute