Charda Wilson
Warren,MI
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to multitask effectively while maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation. Skilled in recipe development and allergen awareness, contributing to enhanced guest satisfaction and repeat business.
Culinary professional prepared to bring high standards and valuable results to team. Leveraged experience in dynamic kitchen environments to support seamless operations and meet diverse culinary needs. Recognized for strong collaboration, adaptability, and maintaining positive, results-driven atmosphere.
Experienced with high-pressure kitchen environments, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Utilizes culinary techniques to enhance menu offerings and streamline preparation processes. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining kitchen standards to achieve exceptional dining experiences.
Professional culinary specialist with proven expertise in high-pressure kitchen environments and knack for creating exceptional dishes. Known for strong collaboration within kitchen teams and unwavering focus on achieving top-notch results. Capable of adapting to changing needs while maintaining high standards in food preparation, menu planning, and kitchen operations. Highly reliable, with strong skills in leadership, communication, and culinary techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Sous Chef
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted in menu development and execution, ensuring high culinary standards and guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated kitchen operations, optimizing workflow and enhancing team collaboration during peak service hours.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering skill development and promoting a positive work environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to maintain stock, reducing waste and ensuring ingredient availability.
- Implemented food safety protocols, leading to compliance with health regulations and maintaining kitchen cleanliness standards.
- Developed new recipes that improved overall menu offerings while aligning with seasonal ingredient availability.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to streamline communication between dining areas and kitchen operations during service.
- Evaluated kitchen processes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce preparation times.
- Strengthened teamwork among kitchen staff by fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and supportiveness.
- Increased efficiency by delegating tasks to appropriate staff members based on their skill sets and workload capacity.
- Expedited orders efficiently during peak service hours, ensuring prompt delivery of meals to guests.
- Developed culinary skills of junior staff through hands-on training and mentoring.
Cook 1
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Cook 3
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
11.2016 - 08.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
Culinary Intern
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Collaborated with fellow interns on team projects, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged growth.
- Provided exceptional customer service when interacting with diners during special events or tastings, enhancing their overall experience.
- Managed inventory effectively, tracking ingredient usage and reporting shortages to ensure timely restocking.
- Improved time management abilities by prioritizing tasks efficiently during busy shifts at the restaurant.
- Supported kitchen staff in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring efficient service and food safety.
- Learned proper food storage methods to maintain freshness and minimize waste within the kitchen setting.
- Developed strong communication skills by working closely with chefs and other team members during high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective recipes that maintained high-quality taste without sacrificing profitability for the business.
Head Cashier
DSW Shoes
Roseville, MI
09.2012 - 08.2016
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, contributing to a pleasant shopping environment for customers.
- Mentored new cashiers, providing comprehensive training that resulted in increased productivity.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with professionalism and empathy, working diligently toward satisfactory resolutions.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly resolving issues and fostering positive relationships with patrons.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Ensured accuracy in cash handling, minimizing discrepancies and maintaining balanced registers.
Cook
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
Warren, MI
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Activities Assistant
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
04.2010 - 06.2011
- Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
- Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
- Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
Education
Associate Of Science - Culinary Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI11-2016
High School Diploma - Culinary
Paul K. Cousins High School
Warren, MI06-2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Recipes and menu planning
- Recipe development
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Frying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling techniques
- Sauce making
Timeline
Assistant Sous Chef
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
05.2025 - Current
Cook 1
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
09.2023 - Current
Cook 3
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
11.2016 - 08.2023
Culinary Intern
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
Head Cashier
DSW Shoes
09.2012 - 08.2016
Cook
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - 07.2012
Activities Assistant
Warren Woods Rehabilitation Center
04.2010 - 06.2011
High School Diploma - Culinary
Paul K. Cousins High School
Associate Of Science - Culinary Entrepreneurship
Johnson & Wales University