Damian Henderson
Bridgeton,NJ
Summary
Recent graduate with strong research, technical skills, and effective problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented, with a capacity to quickly grasp new concepts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hot Prep Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Millville, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Closely monitor cooking times and temperatures for all dishes to ensure optimal taste and texture.
- Collaborated with other team members to complete prep tasks efficiently during busy periods.
- Frequently rotate stock items in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries to maintain freshness levels at all times.
- Prepared and cooked a variety of food items according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and the food preparation checklist.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
Construction trades project
D&D Construction
Sea Isle City, New Jersey
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools safely during installation projects in various environments.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, materials and tools to complete work on job sites.
- Replaced defective hardware components when needed.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.
Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher
Crabbys Seafood Bar & Grill
Belcoville, NJ
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of work area while handling and preparing food.
- Prepared food according to specifications in recipe book for chef's use.
- Sautéed and assembled orders for timely customer delivery.
- Cleaned dishes, ensuring fast drying and proper storage.
- Organized walk-in fridge and freezers, maintaining order and accessibility.
- Helped train new kitchen staff on basic cooking techniques and safety protocols.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
- Unloaded deliveries of food and supplies.
Education
Certificate - Electrical
SJ Techanical Training
Elmer, NJ10.2025
High school diploma - Electrical
Millville Senior High School
Millville, NJ06.2023
Skills
- Residential circuitry and troubleshooting techniques
- Installation and servicing of electrical systems
- Electrical service upgrades and remodeling projects
- Lighting control systems and layout planning
- Commercial wiring systems and code compliance
- EMT conduit hand bending and installation
- Basic motor controls and wiring diagrams
- Construction
- Hand tools
- Food production
- Meal preparation
- Handyman experience
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Power tools
- Culinary Experience
- Food Safety
- Cleaning Experience
- Restaurant experience
- Cooking
- Food Handling
- Kitchen experience
- Food service
- Ladder climbing
- Electrical theory
- Attention to detail
Certification
- OSHA 10, 10/01/25, Present
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Spanish(limited)
Affiliations
- Instructor Andrew Pate, Mobile 856-628-6170, Email apate@sjtech.com
Timeline
Construction trades project
D&D Construction
04.2024 - 10.2024
Hot Prep Cook
Texas Roadhouse
11.2022 - Current
Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher
Crabbys Seafood Bar & Grill
06.2021 - 10.2022
Certificate - Electrical
SJ Techanical Training
High school diploma - Electrical
Millville Senior High School