Elantra Jackson

Experienced culinary professional with years of leadership experience. Skilled in menu design, food production and kitchen safety looking to share my passion with others in a meaningful way.

Lead Line Cook at Poke to the Max (2024-06 – Present)

• Supervise and delegate tasks to a team of 8-10
• Conduct regular audits for inventory and food stations
• Ensure proper preparation and sanitation methods are taught to every employee

Assistant Instructor at Farming Hope (2025-08 – 2025-12)

• Trained junior chefs on techniques to increase consistency
• Managed both grocery distribution and production kitchen inventory within the store budget reducing waste
• With a team improve culinary lesson plans for the new semester

Personal Chef/Instructor at Self Employed (2024-06 – Present)

• Prepare meals according to specific diets and seasonal availability
• Instruct classes of 2-6 on basic cooking techniques
• Manage and cater small 6-10 person dinner parties

Teppanyaki Chef at Benihana (2023-05 – 2024-06)

• Communicated with team on all customer needs
• Rapidly prepare hot and cold sushi menu items a la carte
• Demonstrate meal creation in a fun entertaining atmosphere

Associates in Culinary Arts and Management – City College (2023-08 – 2025-12)

Certificate in Advanced Culinarian – Job Corps (2019-04 – 2022-06)