Daquan Bonds
Mansfield
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Ruth Chris Steakhouse, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality dishes and effective teamwork. Skilled in safe food handling and inventory management, consistently maintaining cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments. Highly motivated and dependable, committed to culinary excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Prepared high-quality steaks and seafood following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during peak service hours.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and minimizing waste.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing menu offerings.
- 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.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Meat Cutter
Kroger's
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Operated band saws and other meat cutting tools to ensure precision and safety
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in meat preparation areas
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience
- Ensured proper inventory management through regular stock assessments
- Monitored meat quality to maintain freshness and compliance with health regulations
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when addressing customer inquiries or concerns promptly, resulting in repeat business.
- Educated customers on different cuts of meat and cooking techniques, enhancing their overall experience.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Collaborated with team members to keep the department fully stocked and visually appealing for increased sales.
- Demonstrated expertise in deboning various types of meats efficiently while maintaining highest levels of precision and quality control.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service during peak hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Conducted inventory management tasks such as ordering supplies, rotating stock, reducing spoilage rates, and minimizing overstock issues.
- Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
- Used Software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
- Trimmed fat and removed bones for high-quality, well-presented cuts of meat.
- Identified cuts of meat, grading and pricing accordingly.
Prep Cook
Roosters
10.2025 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for efficient meal assembly
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations
- Adhered to food safety regulations ensuring high standards of hygiene
- Operated kitchen equipment including slicers, mixers, and ovens under supervision
- Supported chefs by following recipes accurately for consistent dish quality
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and reporting low stock levels
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Stocked inventory efficiently, enabling seamless transition between meal services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Linden McKinney High School
Columbus, OHSkills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Time management
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Following instructions
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
- Kitchen organization
- Inventory stocking
- Food storage
- Preparation speed
- Team collaboration
- Active listener
- Flexible schedule
- Basic cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Chopping vegetables
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Measuring ingredients
- Equipment sanitation
- Cutting techniques
- Vegetable prep
- Food quality control
- Kitchen operations
- Heavy lifting
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food presentation
Timeline
Prep Cook
Roosters
10.2025 - Current
Meat Cutter
Kroger's
04.2022 - 09.2025
Cook
Ruth Chris Steakhouse
06.2020 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Linden McKinney High School