Daneshia Limes
Washington
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at DC Central Kitchen, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance meal offerings through community feedback and maintain high sanitation standards. Skilled in multitasking and fostering teamwork, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
DC Central Kitchen
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Prepared diverse meals adhering to dietary guidelines for community programs.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in inventory management and ingredient sourcing to maintain supply levels.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal prep processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen spaces, following sanitation protocols rigorously.
- Implemented feedback from taste tests to refine menu offerings based on community preferences.
Security Officer
Braveheart Protection Services
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
- Responded promptly to incidents, ensuring appropriate documentation and reporting.
- Assisted in training new officers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented emergency response plans during critical situations for effective resolution.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities and incidents for management review.
Crew/cook
McDonald's
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepared and cooked menu items following food safety and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in managing inventory, restocking supplies as needed to support daily operations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service speed during peak hours.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus and special requests from customers.
- Ensured consistency in food presentation by following established recipes and procedures.
- Participated in daily team meetings to discuss operational improvements and customer feedback.
Daycare Volunteer
Ms.Vee’s Busy Bee’s
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted in daily activities, ensuring children engaged in educational and recreational play.
- Supported lead educators with classroom management and lesson implementation.
- Facilitated snack times, encouraging healthy eating habits among children.
- Monitored child behavior, promoting positive interactions and conflict resolution.
- Engaged parents during drop-off and pick-up, enhancing community relations.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and child development knowledge.
- Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
Cashier
Wendy’s
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at point of sale.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to comply with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize service speed during peak hours.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Implemented cash handling procedures to minimize discrepancies in daily totals.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
Oxon Hill, MDSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
Timeline
Cook
DC Central Kitchen
09.2023 - 11.2024
Security Officer
Braveheart Protection Services
01.2022 - 02.2023
Crew/cook
McDonald's
09.2019 - 10.2021
Daycare Volunteer
Ms.Vee’s Busy Bee’s
08.2017 - 12.2019
Cashier
Wendy’s
01.2013 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School