Jessie Billy
FLAGSTAFF
Summary
Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets, and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.
Winner of best burger in northern Arizona 2019
Winner of the amazing prized award Dirona award of 2025
Interviewed by ABC morning for winning Northern Arizona top 3 steak houses.
Back to back winner of the prized Dirona award 2026
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Twin Arrows Casino
FLAGSTAFF
06.2015 - Current
- Trained team with clear guidance and understanding of culinary techniques.
- Executed projects with input from leadership to ensure alignment with goals.
- Performed at highest level to refine culinary skills and maintain quality standards.
Cook
Karma Sushi Bar Grill
FLAGSTAFF
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Trained to run the whole kitchen of karma sushi bar and grill
- Trained to run and cook grill side for all of the kitchen.
- Trained to make all types of sushi and surimi.
Flagstaff Kinlani Bordertown Dormitory
Kinlani Bordertown Dor
- I had a cook position and prepared necessary food for high-school students. This job was the beginning of my culinary experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Indian Bible College
FLAGSTAFF, Az 07.2009 - 07.2012
Greyhills High School
Tuba City, AZSkills
- Kitchen management
- Sushi preparation
- Culinary techniques
- Menu development
- Food safety compliance
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Quality assurance
- Inventory control
- Cost control
- Menu planning
- Menu pricing
- Recipe development
- Recipe creation
- Garnishing techniques
- Detail-oriented
- Plating
- Knife skills
- Portion control
- Butchery skills
- Seafood preparation
- Bread baking
- Pasta making
- Special dietary requirements
- Allergen awareness
- Food spoilage prevention
- Sanitation procedures
- Safe handling
- Regulatory compliance
- Operations support
- Ordering and requisitions
- Employee scheduling
- Inventory management
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment usage
- Food presentation
- Workflow optimization
- Team training
- Staff training
- Supervising food prep
- Kitchen leadership
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Motivational team management
- Effective communication
- Pasta making
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Positive and professional
- Customer service
- Vendor relations
- Vendor relationship management
- Dish preparation
- Line inspections
- Order delivery practices
- Wine pairing
- Food presentation
- Foodservice
- Time management
- Safety management
- Special diets
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen organization
- Team training
- Garnishing techniques
- Supervising food prep
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Pastry skills
- Food presentation
- Order delivery practices
Timeline
Sous Chef
Twin Arrows Casino
06.2015 - Current
Cook
Karma Sushi Bar Grill
01.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Indian Bible College
07.2009 - 07.2012
Flagstaff Kinlani Bordertown Dormitory
Kinlani Bordertown Dor
Greyhills High School