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Carnell Dawkins

Bronx

Summary

A culinary professional looking to expand my range while utilizing the wide variety of skills have acquired across different employment opportunities. I am looking for a role where I can employ my cooking and kitchen experience in conjunction with my public speaking and interpersonal skills


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Harlem Children Zone
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Line Cook

Centurion Lounge
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Garde Manger station management, set-up, and break down.
  • Execution of orders, for the duration of service
  • 50-200 covers daily
  • Cross train onboarding staff and First Course Alumni
  • Station coverage for team members
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.

Head Chef

Major’s Kitchen
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Online order fulfillment via online platforms like Uber, DoorDash, Grubhub, and Seamless
  • Menu development, updates, and execution
  • Purchasing & inventory management

Education

Certificate of Completion - Hot Bread Kitchen

First Course NYC
01.2023

Associate’s of Arts - Drama

American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York, NY

Skills

  • FIFO Organization
  • Inventory
  • Public Speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Food Safety
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Portion control
  • Food plating

Timeline

Cook

Harlem Children Zone
03.2025 - Current

Line Cook

Centurion Lounge
07.2023 - 03.2025

Head Chef

Major’s Kitchen
01.2019 - 01.2022

Associate’s of Arts - Drama

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Certificate of Completion - Hot Bread Kitchen

First Course NYC