Dakota McAllister
High Springs,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Desert Chef
Browns country buffet
Alachua, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Assisted in the selection of ingredients to be used in the production of desserts.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
- Organized work schedules to ensure timely delivery of orders for customers.
- Supervised junior staff in the preparation and presentation of dessert dishes.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food products.
- Combined ingredients by hand and with electric mixing equipment.
- Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared.
- Baked cakes and cookies to meet customer requirements.
- Communicated with customers regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Met with customers to discuss needed bakery items and take orders.
- Monitored food waste levels and took corrective action as needed.
- Supervised preparation and presentation of desserts for catered events.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Coached new staff on policies, procedures and performance strategies.
Cashier Team Lead
browns country buffet
Alachua, FL
01.2019 - Current
- Screened applicants for hire and assisted with training individuals for cashier positions.
- Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newberry High School
Newberry, FL02-2019
Skills
- Cake Decorating
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Catering Expertise
Affiliations
- golf
- gaming
- reading
- music
my career moving forward
my current career has no room left to grow so i am seeking a new more fulfilling and promising field elsewhere. Hopefully my lack of applicable experience doesn't dissuade you, Im capable of learning on the fly and value the opportunity to expand my experience in a new and challenging work place. Thank you for your consideration.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Desert Chef
Browns country buffet
05.2019 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
browns country buffet
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Newberry High School
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