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Darryl Doane

Baltimore,MD

Summary

[Job Title] with [Number] years of experience cooking in [Type of venue] environments. Prior work as prep cook, line chef, and sous chef. Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Works well as a dynamic leader in high-pressure settings. Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste. Team-inspired Server and Cater-Waiter identified as integral component to successful group-oriented initiatives. Exercises a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges while contributing to essential functions in all aspects of catering events assembly, presentation, and execution. Hardworking Server who thrives under pressure and goes above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences. [Number] years experience serving up to [Number] dinner guests at an upscale [Cuisine type] restaurant. Customer-oriented server with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Food and beverage expert. Recently licensed in preparation and sale of alcoholic beverages, bar procedures and liquor laws. [Job Title] bringing a strong work ethic, interpersonal skills and customer service expertise. Fluent in [Language] .

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Assembler

The Better Food Solution
Baltimore, md
03.2018 - Current
  • Refilled and rotated items on shelves to maintain well-stocked inventory.
  • Weighed, packaged and labeled meat and seafood products, following proper dating procedures.
  • Weighed and labeled products.
  • Packaged and labeled products.
  • Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Warehouse Supervisor

Overlea Caterers
Baltimore, MD
-
  • Supervised a team of [Number] area managers and [Number] associates.
  • Reduced overtime by [Number] % by [Action taken] .
  • Established and maintained [Number] vendor partnerships.
  • Hired and trained [Number] of staff.

Kitchen Supervisor

Overlea Caterers
Baltimore, MD
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Reduced food costs by [Number] percent by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
  • Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.

Cook A

Denny's
Glen Burnie, MD
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.

Kitchen Supervisor

Silk Mill Grille
Orange, VA
04.2007 - 07.2015
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Reduced food costs by [Number] percent by using seasonal ingredients, setting standards for portion size and minimizing waste.
  • Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Washington High School
Princess Anne, MD
1980

High School Diploma - undefined

J M Tawes Career & Technology
Westover, MD
1980

Skills

    Able to work in a fast paced environment Strong work ethic Punctual ability to multi task while meeting a quota promptly Excellent communication skills,strive to produce the highest quality in any work environment 
  • [technique type] cooking technique
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Effective planner
  • Extensive catering background
  • Food presentation talent
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Outgoing and energetic
  • Decision-making
  • Training personnel
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Forklift operation
  • Safe food handling
  • Depth perception
  • Management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service oriented
  • Contract negotiations
  • Excellent judgment
  • Efficient precision
  • Money handling
  • Promotional understanding
  • Employee training and development
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Ordering and invoicing
  • Time management
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Critical thinking
  • Client Relations
  • Deboning meat
  • Quick problem solver
  • Lifts and carries up to [Number] lbs
  • Courteous, professional demeanor
  • High energy
  • Flexible schedule capability
  • Committed team player
  • Liquor and smoking laws familiarity
  • Up-selling capability

Timeline

Food Assembler

The Better Food Solution
03.2018 - Current

Cook A

Denny's
06.2017 - 09.2017

Kitchen Supervisor

Overlea Caterers
09.2016 - 02.2018

Kitchen Supervisor

Silk Mill Grille
04.2007 - 07.2015

Warehouse Supervisor

Overlea Caterers
-

High School Diploma - undefined

Washington High School

High School Diploma - undefined

J M Tawes Career & Technology
Darryl Doane