DAMON DUNN
Kingston,NY
Summary
Reliable Cook with many years of experience preparing food in fast-paced environments. Adept at working grill, line, and pantry. Strong communication and multi-tasking skills. Experienced professional with many years in cooking and preparing customers' orders with upbeat attitude. Expert at grilling, frying, and assembling over menu items and seasonal items from memory, using exact amounts to conserve ingredients. Work well under pressure and always willing to help teammates and customers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Operator
Rochell's Catering
Kingston, NY
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Measured ingredients according to recipe specifications and mixed them in the correct order.
- Read and interpreted recipes to determine appropriate cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient measurements.
- Monitored food while it was cooking to ensure that it did not burn or stick to pans.
- Tasted cooked dishes for flavor and texture before serving them.
- Kept records of supplies used in the preparation of meals.
- Cleaned kitchen areas including counters, tables, grills, ovens, stoves, utensils, and equipment.
- Stored food items properly in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Prepared multiple menu items simultaneously by coordinating with other cooks as needed.
- Ordered food from suppliers based on estimated needs for upcoming days, weeks, months of service.
- Maintained organized workstations throughout shifts by discarding unused ingredients and cleaning surfaces.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Economics
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY10-2018
Skills
- Batch Cooking
- Menu Planning
- Sauce preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Recipe Development
- Knife Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Portion Control
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Food portioning
- Food presentation
- Food Plating
- Sanitation Procedures
- Food Preparation
- Order Taking
- Food Storage
Accomplishments
- created my own logos
Timeline
Cook Operator
Rochell's Catering
03.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Business Economics
North Country Community College
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