Damon Carter
Gastonia,United States
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
Famous Toastery
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Johnny's Family Restaurant
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Sandwich Maker/Cook
Stone Mill Bakery
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Preparing sandwiches for customers at lunch and cooking dinners in the evening.
Line Cook/Prep
Cunningham's
06.2015 - 08.2016
- Cooking breakfast and lunch in a fast pace cafe Monday thru Sunday
- Prepping for and running the cold station (salads) on Tuesday night.
Line Cook
Langermann's
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Cooking meals to order for customers during breakfast and lunch on the weekends.
General Manager
Tuscan Fresh
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Prep and cook all food for that days' menu
- Supervise a crew of six
- Responsible for ordering all food and non food items to keep the restaurant running efficiently
- Inventory control
- Responsible for turning in daily report sheets
- Assigning job assignments to crew
- Preparing food exactly as in recipe or verbally given to me
- Adhering to my ServeSafe training.
Prep Cook/Manager
Nalley Fresh
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Preparing/cooking breakfast for customers per order
- Prepping for lunch
- Supervision of a six man crew
- Assigning job assignments to crew
- Responsible for daily reports
- Responsible for ordering perishable and non perishable goods
- Responsible for work crew payroll.
Manager/Cook
Gaudenzia
05.2007 - 04.2011
- Preparing/cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner for 200+ clients and staff daily
- Assigning job assignments to a crew of 15
- Doing daily reports
- Purchasing perishable and non perishable goods
- Inventory control.
Education
General -
Mergenthelar Vocational Tech
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Eight years of professional experience in customer service
- Extensive knowledge in all areas of restaurant operations
- Experienced in planning dinners and other events
- Exceptional ability to lead and train staff and organize and coordinate activities
- Outstanding skills in cooking and preparing a variety of foods, strong knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards, along with inventory and ordering methods
- Strong ability to use standard food preparation utensils such as knives, spoons, tongs and whips
Timeline
Cook/Prep Cook
Famous Toastery
11.2021 - Current
Cook
Johnny's Family Restaurant
05.2018 - 10.2021
Sandwich Maker/Cook
Stone Mill Bakery
03.2016 - 03.2018
Line Cook/Prep
Cunningham's
06.2015 - 08.2016
Line Cook
Langermann's
06.2015 - 07.2016
General Manager
Tuscan Fresh
12.2014 - 05.2015
Prep Cook/Manager
Nalley Fresh
08.2011 - 12.2014
Manager/Cook
Gaudenzia
05.2007 - 04.2011
General -
Mergenthelar Vocational Tech