Daijon Carter
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Energetic and enthusiastic employee with seven years of experience in fast-paced environments. Possessing excellent teamwork, reliability, and communication skills to manage guest expectations and maximize satisfaction. Skilled at staying on top of all that is needed to deliver fast, friendly and knowledgeable service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Person
Salt & Ivy
Las Vegas, NV
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Cleared tables efficiently to maintain high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
- Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
- Restocked condiments and drink station supplies to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Monitored customer movements and quickly cleared empty tables for future customers.
- Led team in carrying out day-to-day tasks with customer service program in mind.
- Improved quality of service.
- Managed inventory of dining room products, including condiments, linens and flatware.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
- Suggested additional items and offered samples of weekly promotional items to increase store sales.
Cook/Prep Cook
House of Blues Entertainment LLC
Las Vegas, NV
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Made all meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Precooked garnishes such as bacon pieces for later use to top off fresh dishes.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Assisted with training and development of new talent.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
- Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
- Verified proper food preparation by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters.
- Cooked food following specific measurements and recipes.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Offered support to other stations during high-volume shifts to maintain optimal coverage and meet customer needs.
- Rotated stock items and ingredients to maintain efficiency and freshness.
Warehouse Loader
UPS
Las Vegas, NV
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Checked all load-related documentation to ensure that it is complete and accurate
- Identified safety hazards and notified management to determine proper resolution of issues.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of specific issues requiring replacement.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles to promote safe work environment.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Carried out duties within fast-paced retail environment, providing organized stocking methods and plans.
Education
GED -
Bonanza High School
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Safety awareness
- Mentoring
- Quality control
- Effective problem solving
- Strong client relations
Timeline
Bus Person
Salt & Ivy
11.2018 - 07.2020
Cook/Prep Cook
House of Blues Entertainment LLC
09.2014 - 09.2018
Warehouse Loader
UPS
05.2013 - 12.2013
GED -
Bonanza High School