Darren Emanuel
Houston,TX
Summary
Efficient Head Dishwasher with hands-on experience in a high-volume restaurant environment. Strengths include the ability to quickly and thoroughly clean dishes, utensils, and cookware, as well as maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment. Notable impact made on previous employers includes improvement of overall kitchen efficiency through diligent dishwashing practices and proactive maintenance of cleanliness standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Dishwasher
Denny's
Palestine, Texas
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize dishes efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dishwashing area at the restaurant.
- Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean utensils and cookware as needed.
- Sorted and organized dishes, glassware, and silverware for efficient workflow.
- Assisted kitchen staff by providing clean dishes promptly during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Trained new employees on dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Label hand/a heavy equipment operator
TNT Land Service
Buffalo, TX
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Operated heavy equipment for land clearing and preparation tasks.
- Maintained safety protocols during all operational activities on-site.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Assisted in site surveys to determine land usage and conditions.
Housekeeping
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by performing daily housekeeping tasks.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry, vacuuming, dusting and preparing meals.
- Performed general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping floors, dusting shelves.
Education
Case Chavez High School
Houston, TXWelding
Job Corps
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Industrial dishwashing
- Safety protocols
- Employee training
- Land clearing
- Teamwork
- Animal health monitoring
- Western-style riding
- Landscaping Crew Member
- Space optimization
- Loading and unloading
- Pallet jack handling
- Traffic control
- Fence building
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Head Dishwasher
Denny's
02.2025 - 07.2025
Label hand/a heavy equipment operator
TNT Land Service
02.2021 - 08.2024
Housekeeping
George R. Brown Convention Center
04.2018 - 08.2020
Case Chavez High School
Welding
Job Corps
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