Christopher Dedmon
Flora,MS
Summary
I have many past employment opportunities within the restaurant settings; all of which are different methods of food handling. After years of hard work and dedication in that field, I would like to seek out employment based within the field that I am currently dedicating all of my studies towards. At the moment, I am currently enrolled in two separate colleges to gain the different degree types for my employment availability to blossom and would like to seek out any position that allows me a foot in the door inside the medical field while I am working on my degrees.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Jason's Deli
02.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
Lead Cook
Mariott Hotel
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Maximized ingredient usage by developing creative daily specials that showcased seasonal produce and reduced food costs.
Sous Chef
Little Bohemian
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
Demi Chef
Country Club of Jackson
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Increased speed of service by efficiently multitasking during peak dining hours while maintaining consistent dish quality.
- Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop new menu items, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current culinary trends.
- Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
- Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
- Assisted with development of new menu items, researching and workshopping recipes compatible with existing menu.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing any concerns or issues related to food quality or presentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Bachelor of Education: Elementary - Middle Grades Science
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2026
Associate of Arts - Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
Holmes Community College
Ridgeland, MS05-2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Cash handling
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Creative problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Staff supervision
- Quality control assurance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Shift Leader
Jason's Deli
02.2024 - Current
Lead Cook
Mariott Hotel
10.2023 - 02.2024
Sous Chef
Little Bohemian
01.2022 - 05.2023
Demi Chef
Country Club of Jackson
03.2017 - 08.2020
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Education: Elementary - Middle Grades Science
Liberty University
Associate of Arts - Pre-Medical Laboratory Science
Holmes Community College
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