Jason Newkirk

Dedicated culinary professional with hands-on experience preparing fresh, high-quality meals in fast-paced kitchens. Recognized for maintaining exceptional food quality, working efficiently under pressure, and supporting a well-organized kitchen. Committed to food safety, teamwork, and delivering an outstanding dining experience through consistency, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.

Kitchen Manager / Cook - Randy's Icehouse - Taylor, Texas

Managed daily kitchen operations in a high-volume Southern-style restaurant for 2.5 years.

• Prepared authentic Southern favorites, including steak, chicken-fried steak, catfish, burgers, chili, stewed okra and other comfort-food classics.
• Supervised kitchen staff, delegated tasks, and ensured efficient workflow during busy service periods.
• Maintained high standards for food quality, presentation, portion control, and customer satisfaction.
• Enforced food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Oversaw food preparation, inventory rotation, and kitchen organization to keep operations running efficiently.

Kitchen Manager / Cook - Mom's Cafe - Round Rock, Texas

Managed all aspects of day to day kitchen operations for a busy, fast-paced breakfast and lunch restaurant for 4 years.

• Prepared complete Southern-style breakfasts from scratch, including homemade biscuits, pancakes, eggs cooked to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, gravy, omelets, and other breakfast favorites.
• Ensured every meal was prepared with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation, even during peak service hours.
• Supervised kitchen staff, coordinated workflow, and maintained an organized, efficient kitchen environment.
• Ordered supplies, monitored inventory, and maintained proper food rotation to minimize waste.
• Enforced food safety and sanitation standards while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Built a reputation for dependable leadership, strong teamwork, and delivering fresh, made-to-order meals with exceptional customer satisfaction.

RV Detailer / Manager - The RV Guys - Valley View, Texas

• Managed RV detailing, facility upkeep, and landscaping operations
• Operated forklifts and heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Oversaw grounds maintenance, outdoor cleanliness, and equipment organization
• Managed daily cleaning operations while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Trained team members and coordinated workflow to improve productivity.
• Oversaw scheduling, quality control, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintained an organized, detail-focused work environment built on efficiency and professionalism.
• Assisted with scheduling, workflow coordination, and daily operational needs
• Maintained a clean, safe, and customer-ready environment