1. Jessica Sammons
68 Waldron Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(860)938-0957
Jess.sammons@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To become an established professional in the food service industry and to utilize my culinary skills and
knowledge to benefit and grow in a restaurant or catering service company.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Prepares over 500 meals per week in a busy industrial kitchen ensuring all meals are properly
prepared and labeled with allergen warnings, accurate discard dates and times.
 Utilizes, cleans, sanitizes, and properly maintains all kitchen equipment including ovens, mixers,
grills, griddles, steam jacketed kettles, slicers, and steamers.
 Efficient with knife handling.
 Great communication and interpersonal skills; relates well to people generating trust and rapport.
 Sharp, innovative, and fast learner.
 Able to accurately establish priorities and quickly adapt to the changing needs of the customer
and organization.
 Easy to work with, cooperative and supportive team player dedicated to exceptional service
quality.
 Excellent decision maker, well organized, resourceful, and works well independently.
 Experience with using PC/Mac operating systems.
EDUCATION
Community Kitchen Program, Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Providence, RI
Culinary Arts Certificate Expected May 2015
400 hours of hands on training in safety and sanitation procedures,utilizing commercial kitchen
equipment, culinary terms and cooking techniques. Assists in the preparation of 500 meals a week for
Kids Café.
Norwich Adult Education
Norwich, CT
High School Diploma (GED) January 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
ServSafe Certification Candidate April 3, 2015
Coursework completed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Renaissance Hotel, Public Restaurant Providence, RI March 2015-May 2015
40 hour internship for Community Kitchen Program
Catch A Dream Embroidery Deep River, CT 2011- 2014
Embroidery Assistant
GladeviewHealth Care Center Old Saybrook, CT 2011- 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Chesterfields Health Care Center Chester, CT 2010- 2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
9 Town/Estuary Transit Centerbrook,CT 2010- 2010
Driver
Durham School Services Madison, CT 2008- 2009
Driver