Damequa Davis

• Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
• Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
• Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
• Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
• Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork or thermometer to verify sufficient cooking.
• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
• Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
• Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
• Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
• Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
• Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
• Menu memorization

I have utilized all of these skills while partnering with the following various and sporadic companies through various sporadic timeframes:

• Hilton Americas
• Hilton (IHR)
• Aramark - Walmart (San Bruno, Sunnyvale, and West Sunnyvale, San Jose; San Jose - Tech CU Arena)
• Four Seasons Napa
• Timber Cove Resort
• The Springs of Napa
• UC Berkeley (Cafe 3, Foothill, CKC 10, Crossroads, MLK - Kitchen and Catering)
• FLIK SFO Polaris Lounge
• The Girl & the Fig Catering
• Oak Avenue Catering
• Catered Too
• UC Davis
• CloudChef
• California's Great America
• Andaz Napa - A Concept by Hyatt
• Carey School
• Sheraton Grand Sacramento (Downtown Sacramento)
• Kimpton Sawyer Hotel (Downtown Sacramento)
• Compass Group - Rivian
• Atria - Foster Square
• Burlingame Country Club
• Park of San Mateo
• Bohemian Club (Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco)
• Stoneridge Creek
• Felton Institute
• Marin Sun Farms - Butcher Shop (Shafter, Oakland)
• SSA at the Sacramento Zoo (Southwestern Sacramento)
• International House at UC Berkeley