DANYELL Higgins
Student
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Event Coordinating position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cook
Western Hills Retirement Village
Cincinnati, OH
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
Cook
Veranda Gardens
Cincinnati, OH
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
Dietary Manager
Wellington Manor
Hamilton, OH
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Line Cook
Terrace View Gardens
Cincinnati, OH
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
Associate - Applied Science
DeVry University
Naperville, IL 01.2022 - Current
GED -
Cincinnati State ABLE Program
Cincinnati, OH 05.2009 - 06.2009
Skills
Sales contract managementVendor sourcing
Institutional and batch cooking
Food plating and presentation
Recipes and menu planning
Performance improvement
Effective planner
Certification
ServSafe Protection Manager
ServSafe Protection Manager
Accredited by the American National accreditation Board under Conference for Food Protection Standards. It verifies that I have sufficient food safety knowledge to protect the public from foodborne illness.
Timeline
CPR Certification
07-2023
NAYS Training
07-2023
Associate - Applied Science
DeVry University
01.2022 - Current
ServSafe Protection Manager
05-2020
Cook
Western Hills Retirement Village
06.2016 - 12.2016
Cook
Veranda Gardens
09.2014 - 03.2015
Dietary Manager
Wellington Manor
05.2014 - 09.2014
GED -
Cincinnati State ABLE Program
05.2009 - 06.2009
Line Cook
Terrace View Gardens
02.2009 - 12.2013