Daryl Holland
Merced,California
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
KINGS CARD ROOM
Stockton, CA.
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepared menu items while maintaining workstation and prepped food, restocked food supply items.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
Cook
CASINO 580
Livermore, CA.
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepare menu items, Kitchen inventory, Supervision of health and safety codes and regulations
- Inventory maintenance, Kitchen cleaning and inspections.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
Cook
CHUCK’S BAR AND GRILL
Manteca, CA
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Prepare menu items, Kitchen inventory, Delivery receipt and distribution, industrialized cleaning.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Chef/Owner
Licious BBQ & Soul Food
Stockton, CA
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Preparation of menu items and daily specials
- Safe operation of commercial food service equipment
- Supervision of health and safety codes and regulations
- Food purchasing and cost-based pricing
- Inventory maintenance, Kitchen cleaning and inspections.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
No Degree - Carpentry Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CASkills
- Sauce Preparation
- Institutional and Batch Cooking
- Cooking and Baking
- Purchasing and Receiving
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Ingredient Selection
- Proper Food Storage
- Event Catering
- Chef Assistance
Timeline
Cook
KINGS CARD ROOM
02.2018 - 03.2019
Cook
CASINO 580
03.2017 - 01.2018
Cook
CHUCK’S BAR AND GRILL
08.2016 - 03.2017
Chef/Owner
Licious BBQ & Soul Food
07.2013 - 10.2015
No Degree - Carpentry Technology
San Joaquin Delta College
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