D'Andra Chisholm
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated cook experienced in busy environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a customer service role. Experienced in data entry. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level office job(remote) position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Brookdale
Charlotte, North Carolina
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
Cooking Intern
Caroline's Oyster Bar
Charlotte, North Carolina
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables.
- Assisted with meal preparation by following recipes and adhering to food safety standards.
- Observed chefs in the kitchen to understand techniques and methods used in food preparation.
- Stocked pantry shelves with supplies such as spices, condiments, canned goods and other items needed for cooking.
- Kept work area organized throughout shift by wiping down counters regularly.
- Kept kitchen properly cleaned and maintained and all items put away after use.
- Identified recipe ingredients and made sure each was prepared for.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Cashier
Cookout
Charlotte, MI
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Food Handling
- Order Verification
- Frying
- Surface Cleaning
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and Organization
- Positive and Professional
- Focused and Disciplined
- ServSafe Certified
- Quality Assurance and Control
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
- servsafe Certified
Affiliations
- Feed the National Guard’s (Sept 25th, 2016)
- Helped at community center in my neighborhood( 2016-18)
- Go to church - volunteer from time to time
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Brookdale
08.2022 - 07.2023
Cooking Intern
Caroline's Oyster Bar
04.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Cookout
02.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Central Piedmont Community College