Genovia Salmon-Woodhouse
Kingston,J.W.I.
Summary
Creative chef with a proven track record of crafting memorable dishes using fresh ingredients. Expertise in monitoring purchasing, staffing, production, and inventory to optimize food and labor costs. Committed to maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local food safety and sanitation standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess and Chef.
Thirsty Whale Tavern
Cottage St, , Bar Harbor Main
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided customers with accurate wait times and monitored waiting list.
- Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Assisted servers in seating guests by escorting them to their tables.
Executive Chef
Parkington Deli Restaurant
12.2017 - 03.2020
- In charge and co-own with the owner.
- Established a culture of safety in the kitchen by enforcing strict safety protocols.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safe working conditions in the kitchen.
Commis Chef
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
Kingston
12.2004 - 10.2011
- I worked in the Banqueting Department.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils, and equipment used for cooking.
- Controlled usage of all products to reduce wastefulness.
- Provided guidance to junior members of the kitchen staff in their duties.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing, slicing, mincing vegetables.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, portioning, and presentation specifications.
- Kept up with current culinary trends by attending workshops or seminars as requested by head chef.
Education
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - CFP (CHEF DE PARTE) COMMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION
BOULIVARD BAPTIST HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
08.2018
Certificate AWARDED - CUSTOMER SERVICE
CITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE
06.2017
Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT with CREDIT - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES OPEN CAMPUS JAMAICA
08.2014
Certificate of Achievement - Prepare and Model Marzipan, Prepare and Display Sugar Works
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
08.2009
Certificate in COMMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION - LEVEL 2 CFP (COMMIS CHEF)
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
02.2005
Certificate of Competence - NATIONAL VOCATION QUALIFICATION OF JAMAICA LEVEL 1 FOOD PREPARATION
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
11.1999
Certificate of Participation -
BOY’S TOWN HEART TRAINING CENTER
06.1999
CERTIFICATE - Food and Nutrition
OLD HARBOUR HIGH
ST. CATHERINE01.1994
Skills
- Menu development and culinary techniques
- Food safety and inventory management
- Cost control and customer service
Hobbies and Interests
- I would like to further my career as a wedding cake designer and executive chef.
- I have a passion for cooking and baking.
- I love the art of creating something beautiful and delicious.
- Reading especially Culinary books
- Creating new Menu
- Socializing
- Listening to Music
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/02/77
- Religion: Seven-day Adventist
Timeline
Hostess and Chef.
Thirsty Whale Tavern
11.2024 - 12.2024
Executive Chef
Parkington Deli Restaurant
12.2017 - 03.2020
Commis Chef
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
12.2004 - 10.2011
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - CFP (CHEF DE PARTE) COMMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION
BOULIVARD BAPTIST HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate AWARDED - CUSTOMER SERVICE
CITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE
Certificate of ACHIEVEMENT with CREDIT - SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES OPEN CAMPUS JAMAICA
Certificate of Achievement - Prepare and Model Marzipan, Prepare and Display Sugar Works
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate in COMMERCIAL FOOD PREPARATION - LEVEL 2 CFP (COMMIS CHEF)
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate of Competence - NATIONAL VOCATION QUALIFICATION OF JAMAICA LEVEL 1 FOOD PREPARATION
RUNAWAY BAY HEART TRAINING INSTITUTE
Certificate of Participation -
BOY’S TOWN HEART TRAINING CENTER
CERTIFICATE - Food and Nutrition
OLD HARBOUR HIGH
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