JEAN-PIERRE LABRANCHE
New Orleans
Summary
Dedicated professional with welding certification and Journeyman Ironworker status from local 623. Experienced in various roles within the Ironworkers union, demonstrating strong skills in welding, structural work, and maintenance. Certified in forklift and manlift operation, with additional credentials including TWIC card, OSHA 10, and Safety Council training. Proven ability to excel in high-pressure kitchen environments, showcasing exceptional knife skills and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Louisiana
Ironworkers Union
New Orleans
01.2020 - Current
- Operated manlifts, forklifts, and various power tools to enhance productivity.
- Fabricated and assembled steel structures for commercial and industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and requirements.
- Installed structural steel beams, columns, and reinforcements on-site.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety protocols throughout projects.
- Erected columns, beams, and girders in accordance with blueprints or specifications.
- Encouraged adherence to safety precautions to minimize job site injuries.
Line Cook
Toups South
New Orleans
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Working grill and fry mainly.
- Prepping station, including cutting meats, making sausage, making aioli, and helping others to do so.
- Rotating and organizing walk-ins per delivery.
Line Cook-Manager
Carmo
New Orleans
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Executed nightly inventory and ordering processes to ensure stock availability.
- Trained new kitchen staff, boosting productivity and adherence to protocols.
- Prepared exotic and tropical foods to enhance culinary expertise.
- Filleted fish and cut sashimi to maintain quality standards.
- Coordinated kitchen staff during service to optimize workflow.
- Supervised food preparation and service while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Managed inventory levels for perishable goods, reducing spoilage risk.
- Maintained the cleanliness of cooking equipment to prevent foodborne illness.
Line Cook
Flaming Torch
New Orleans
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, discarding items as necessary.
- Followed health and safety regulations to maintain a sanitary environment.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring proper usage and maintenance.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
Shift Manager
Paninos
Colorado
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Working with prep of dough, meats, and produce.
- Working the line every night with others while expo and quality control.
- Learned preparation, seasoning, and cooking in French cuisine, including high end meats, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts.
- Hands-on experience in garnishing, arranging, and serving food.
- Training new employees how to work in a fast paced pizza and pasta kitchen.
Education
Ironwork
New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA11-2023
Welding School -
Delgado Community College
01.2020
GED -
Colorado State University
01.2010
Skills
- Welding certification and safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- Structural assembly and bolting
- Effective communication skills
- Oxy-fuel cutting and crane signaling
- Rigging techniques and preparation
- Heavy lifting and fall protection
- Steel erection and component alignment
- Forklift and manlift operation certification
- OSHA 10 and Safety Council certified
Certification
Forklift
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Louisiana
Ironworkers Union
01.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Toups South
04.2018 - 05.2019
Line Cook-Manager
Carmo
01.2012 - 01.2017
Line Cook
Flaming Torch
01.2012 - 01.2013
Shift Manager
Paninos
01.2010 - 01.2011
Ironwork
New Orleans, LA
Welding School -
Delgado Community College
GED -
Colorado State University