James Ramos
New Orleans
Summary
Efficient kitchen staff member with experience in maintaining cleanliness, ensuring food safety standards, and supporting culinary team in preparation of diverse dishes. Strengths include multitasking abilities, high adaptability to fast-paced environments, and strong teamwork skills. Previously contributed to improved kitchen operations by implementing effective procedures for food prep and storage.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
Odum Lane Ventures LLC.
New Orleans
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared and plated meals according to specifications, ensuring consistent quality and presentation for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, adhering to health and safety standards for operational efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies and checking expiration dates to minimize waste and ensure availability.
Barback/Runner
HighGrace NOLA
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Receive orders and confirm items are correct and up to standards
- Deliver food to patrons in an efficient and timely manner
- Ensure bar and kitchen is always fully stocked
- Assist bartenders as needed
Food Manager/Prep Cook
DAISY DUKES EXPRESS
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Order delivery of ingredients and other necessities to ensure kitchen was always fully stocked
- Maintaining cleanliness and efficiency of both kitchen and front of house
- Check all ready orders were correct/call for servers to deliver food
BarBack
Krazy Korner
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Set up bars, Sweep and mop floors, Refill icewells, Restock liquor and beer supply.
- Restock all cups, napkins, straws, and keep areas clean
- To ensure orders and service flowed smoothly, man the bar, and help keep customers happy and satisfied
Manager/Bartender
Pour House Nola
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Open Bar, fully clean establishment, and restock liquor and beer
- Monitor bottles and beer wells to ensure everything is suitably stocked throughout shift.
- Count and order liquor and beer for the upcoming week.
- Manage and update schedules and handle fill ins for call outs
- Manage Money and ensure all accounted money is correct and locked away
- Manage bar cleanliness and ensure patrons receive correct beverages.
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen cleanliness
- Food plating
- Health and safety
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Bar operations
- Stock replenishment
- Time management
- Ingredient sourcing
- Cash handling
- Beverage service
- Communication skills
- Front of house maintenance
- Bar setup
- Grilling and frying
- Sandwich assembly
- Sandwich making
- Refrigerator and freezer sanitation
- Ingredient preparation
- Allergy awareness
- Food preparation
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
References
- Amanda Kelley, (714) 414-2538, The Ritz Carlton Front Desk
- Joesph Robledo, (909) 835-7962, Pour House Bar Back
- Raymond Anderson, (504) 881-6654, Daisy Dukes Team Lead
Timeline
Kitchen Staff Member
Odum Lane Ventures LLC.
08.2025 - 02.2026
Barback/Runner
HighGrace NOLA
05.2024 - 12.2024
Food Manager/Prep Cook
DAISY DUKES EXPRESS
12.2023 - 04.2024
BarBack
Krazy Korner
08.2023 - 11.2023
Manager/Bartender
Pour House Nola
03.2023 - 08.2023