Darnell Martin
Maple Heights,OH
Summary
Proven leader and skilled cook at Chic-Fil-A, adept in food safety and cooking techniques. Excelled in reducing waste, enhancing kitchen productivity by mentoring staff, and maintaining high-quality standards under pressure. Demonstrated mastery in inventory management and food presentation, contributing to a significant improvement in kitchen efficiency and teamwork.
Looking to build my expertise and experience in different fields. Ready to try new roles out and advance my learning and training so i can continue to be successful.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Chic-Fil-A
05.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maple Height High School
Maple Heights, OH05.2024
Skills
Cooking techniques
Food Storage
Meal Preparation
Knife Skills
Recipe creation
Food pairing
Cost Control
Food presentation
Food Safety
Cleaning and sanitation
Cooking
Food Preparation
Inventory Replenishment
Performance Improvement
Works Well Under Pressure
Timeline
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
11.2024 - 01.2025
Cook Shift Leader
Chic-Fil-A
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Maple Height High School