Dale Manis
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola
Capitola, California
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared fresh meals using seasonal ingredients from local suppliers.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Cook
Backporch Market
Grass Valley, CA
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for cooking in bulk and portioning for sale
- Assisted with baking and desserts
- Created catering platters for special order
- Engaged with customers to provide information about menu options and ingredients.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Assistant Chef
Joby Aviation
Bonny Doon, CA
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Cooked cuisines from all over the world in bulk
- Assisted with menu planning and ordering
- Collaborated with head chef to develop new menu items and seasonal dishes.
Cook
Davenport Roadhouse
Davenport, CA
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Line cook and prep cook
- Lead cook on woodfire pizza oven
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Forest Charter High School
Nevada City, CASome College (No Degree) - Biology
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA 06.2023 -
Skills
- Kitchen etiquette
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Grills
- Flat tops
- Fryers
- Saute stations
- Woodfire pizza ovens
- Salad stations
- Customer service
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food handling
- Kitchen organization
- ServSafe certified
References
- Gina Lopez, Kitchen Manager, New Leaf Community Market, (831) 662-3700
- Eric James, Owner, Backporch Market, (925) 808-9454
- Jessica Philip, Head of Bonny Doon branch, Joby Aviation, (831) 227-3360
- Jon Henry Moller, General Manager, Davenport Roadhouse, (831) 278-0666
Timeline
Cook
New Leaf Community Markets - Capitola
02.2024 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Cabrillo College
06.2023 -
Cook
Backporch Market
08.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Chef
Joby Aviation
03.2018 - 11.2020
Cook
Davenport Roadhouse
05.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Forest Charter High School