Dakiuta Grant
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Continually improved kitchen safety by enforcing strict hygiene protocols and staff training on equipment usage.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistent taste and presentation of dishes.
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant/ Pilot Truck Stop
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Breakfast Attendant
TownePlace Suites By Marriott
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly and efficiently preparing breakfast items.
- Ensured cleanliness of dining area, maintaining a welcoming environment for guests.
- Monitored food inventory levels, minimizing waste and ensuring freshness of ingredients.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing guest inquiries and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Set up buffet stations daily, displaying an appealing presentation of food items for guests to enjoy.
- Restocked serving dishes, utensils, and condiments as needed to ensure optimal availability for guests throughout breakfast service hours.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by engaging in friendly interactions with both guests and coworkers alike.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, resulting in consistent quality of prepared foods.
- Disposed of trash, wiped kitchen areas and mopped floors to meet health department sanitation inspection guidelines.
- Executed efficient breakfast bar set-up and operations beginning at early hours and finishing prior to check out times.
- Arranged assortment of pastries, oatmeal and cereals to satisfy diverse appetites and optimize guest experience.
Cook
Uppercrust Food Service
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- 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.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Education
Associate of Science - Management Supervision/ Supervision
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL01.2027
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL08.2017
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Vendor Relations
- Menu Development
- Meal Preparation
- Purchasing
- Pantry Restocking
- Kitchen Management
- Portion and Cost Control
- Kitchen Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Food Quality
Timeline
Chef
La Petite Academy, Learning Care Group
05.2022 - 01.2024
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant/ Pilot Truck Stop
11.2020 - 05.2022
Breakfast Attendant
TownePlace Suites By Marriott
07.2020 - 01.2021
Cook
Uppercrust Food Service
08.2018 - 05.2020
Associate of Science - Management Supervision/ Supervision
Shelton State Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Shelton State Community College
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