Damion Church
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Dynamic Cook with extensive experience at TopGolf, excelling in food preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance efficiency through streamlined processes and effective teamwork. Skilled in food handling and sanitation, while delivering exceptional customer service. Trained new staff on safety protocols, fostering a collaborative and high-performing kitchen environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
TopGolf
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2020 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items to ensure quality and consistency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management, minimizing food waste through proper portion control.
- Collaborated with team members to meet high-volume service demands efficiently.
- Trained new staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques effectively.
- Implemented streamlined processes for dish preparation, improving kitchen workflow.
- Monitored food temperatures and storage conditions to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High
Norfolk, VASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- New hire training
- Time management
- Dish preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Cook
TopGolf
07.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Taylor High