Dante Tariq Fraser
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Jamaican Restaurant MyYouth, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and reduce food waste through innovative techniques. Strong multitasking skills and expertise in food presentation ensure high-quality dining experiences, consistently exceeding customer expectations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Jamaican Restaurant MyYouth
Rex, GA
2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked authentic Jamaican dishes following traditional recipes.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to safety and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Adapted quickly to new menu items, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented time-saving cooking methods to improve efficiency during peak hours.
- Ensured consistency in food quality through regular taste testing and adjustments.
- 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.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Introduced waste reduction program, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with front of house to ensure smooth service during busy periods, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Prepared diverse cuisines to meet customer dietary needs and preferences, elevating dining experience.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Implemented rotating menu concept, keeping dining experience fresh and engaging for regular customers.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
Food Preparation Worker
My Youth
Rex, GA
2025 - 2026
- Prepared ingredients according to food safety standards and recipes.
- Operated kitchen equipment to assist in meal preparation efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service delivery.
Mover
Public Storage
Atlanta, GA
2024 - 2026
- Loaded and unloaded items safely from storage units to moving vehicles.
- Organized inventory within storage units for efficient access and retrieval.
- Assisted customers with packing and loading belongings into vehicles.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manchester High
Manchester, JA11.2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling
- Contamination prevention
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
- Portion control
- Food plating
- Food handler certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Order verification
- Grilling expertise
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Culinary creativity
- Nutrition awareness
- New hire training
- Food spoilage prevention
- Effective planner
- Event catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Ingredient selection
- Order delivery practices
- Food presentation talent
- Menu planning
- Food pairing
- Fine dining
- Recipe development
- Operations management
- Extensive catering background
- Food trends awareness
- Garnishing techniques
- Ingredient inspection
- Pastry making
- OSHA
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Labor management
- Health and safety compliance
- Food storage
- Staff training
- Stock management
- Temperature control
- International cuisine
- Health code adherence
- Cutting and slicing techniques
Languages
Patois
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
Jamaican Restaurant MyYouth
2025 - Current
Food Preparation Worker
My Youth
2025 - 2026
Mover
Public Storage
2024 - 2026
High School Diploma -
Manchester High