Danyle Araque
Port Orford,OR
Summary
Hardworking professional coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Salty Dawg Saloon
Port Orford, OR
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for different meals and recipes.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Checked temperature of freezers and refrigerators to maintain proper storage of cold items.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Sanitized kitchen counters and preparation areas to prevent foodborne illness and cross-contamination.
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
Line Cook
Portside Cafe
Port Orford
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
Dishwasher
Red Fish
Port Orford
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
Education
GED -
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR08-2010
Skills
- Prep work
- Food presentation
- Food rotation
- Ingredient inspection
- Team coordination
- Salad preparation
- Professional attitude
- Active listener
- Allergen awareness
- Food allergen safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Team collaboration
- Server communication
- Punctual and honest
Timeline
Line Cook
Salty Dawg Saloon
09.2021 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Portside Cafe
03.2021 - 09.2021
Dishwasher
Red Fish
08.2019 - 01.2021
GED -
Rogue Community College