Danielle Labonte
Sanford,ME
Summary
I am a fast learning individual who loves a fast paced environment. I am a bubbly, positive, intelligent woman looking for a job with stability, and work in a professional environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef/Line Cook
The Fishermans Catch
Wells, ME
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Chef/garm
Northern UnIon restaurant
Ogunquit, Maine
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Chef
Timber steakhouse.
Portland , ME
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Executive Chef
Express Events catering
Saco, Maine
04.2017 - 10.2020
- I was the head of the kitchen for the catering business
- I ran a staff of employees, doing scheduling, food costs, creating menus, executing food, and driving it safely to the destination
- I learned a great deal of professionalism and respect for others in the workplace.
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Reviewed orders from vendors to ensure accuracy and cost effectiveness.
- Inspected equipment regularly to maintain safe working conditions in the kitchen.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Knockboy LLC
South Portland, Maine
- Food prep./cooking, banquet set up, running the cafe, helping customers, multi-tasking, being serve safe responsible, and making sure others are following protocols
- I do have my serve safe managers certification as well
- I have a strong background in customer service, and learn very quickly.
Cafe Manager
Mr Bagel
Westbrook, Maine
- I was responsible for answering the phone, taking orders, working the grill, talking to customers, cleaning dishes, food prep, head of catering.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies and procedures for cafe staff.
- Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Interacted with customers to provide assistance with menu selections and any other inquiries or complaints they may have had.
- Maintained an accurate cash register system at all times during business hours.
- Ensured all work areas were kept clean and hygienic according to health regulations.
- Monitored food quality regularly to ensure it was up to required standards.
Education
Required (high school) -
Thornton Academy
Saco, MaineSkills
- Restaurant Experience
- Restaurant Management
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Management
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Server Management
- Chef
- Receptionist
- Childcare
- Banquet Experience
- Concrete Forming
- Concrete Finishing
- Sales Experience
- Switchboard
Timeline
Chef/Line Cook
The Fishermans Catch
05.2023 - 08.2024
Chef/garm
Northern UnIon restaurant
05.2022 - 09.2022
Chef
Timber steakhouse.
08.2021 - 03.2022
Executive Chef
Express Events catering
04.2017 - 10.2020
Knockboy LLC
Cafe Manager
Mr Bagel
Required (high school) -
Thornton Academy