DAVION THOMPSON
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapt to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Uber And Lyft
Fort Lauderdale
10.2024 - Current
- Navigated city routes efficiently to ensure timely passenger pickups.
- Communicated with passengers to confirm ride details and preferences.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and maintenance for optimal performance.
Sushi Chef
Pier 52
Fall River
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed preparation of high-quality seafood, rice, and ingredients for sushi, ensuring exceptional taste and presentation.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Streamlined mise en place organization to enhance workflow and maintain consistency during service.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Crafted sushi rolls using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, delivering authentic flavors to customers.
Oyster Shucker
Peg leg Pete’s
Pensacola
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Showcased expertise in various shellfish types to guide customer purchasing decisions.
- Weighed out portions of pre-shucked oysters according to customer requests.
- Organized and labeled containers of freshly shucked oysters for sale.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of shells properly.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance on machinery used to open oysters.
- Streamlined organization and labeling of containers for freshly shucked oysters to enhance sales visibility.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines for handling and storing seafood products.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about oyster varieties.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by educating patrons on oyster varieties and enhancing their dining experience.
Range Cook
Hotel Duval Autograph Collection
Tallahassee
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed recipes and cooked food according to established standards.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Accurately weighed out portions for each dish served.
- Coordinated multiple kitchen tasks to uphold high quality standards during service.
- Inspected dishes before serving them to customers.
- Grilled meats and deep-fried potatoes in a high-volume kitchen.
- Prepared vegetables and fruits by chopping, dicing, and slicing ahead of rush periods to ensure timely service.
- Adapted swiftly to changing demands during peak hours to maintain service efficiency.
Range Cook
Habor Bar Restaurant Bar &
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Mastered various methods of cooking such as, roasting, braising and sautéing.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of supplies for daily operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness in kitchen area to uphold safety and hygiene standards throughout shift.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
- Inspected dishes for quality and presentation before serving to customers.
Cook Shift Leader
Skylar beach resort
Jamaica
03.2016 - 05.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and timely service.
- Coordinated high-volume food preparation and cooking processes to ensure timely service.
- Supervised all aspects of the kitchen operations including inventory control and ordering of supplies.
- Trained new cooks on safety practices and kitchen equipment to promote a safe work environment.
- Monitored food quality and presentation standards for guest satisfaction.
- Trained new cooks on safety practices and kitchen equipment usage.
- Arranged kitchen workspace for optimal efficiency during meal service. for efficient functioning during shifts.
- Supervised kitchen operations, managing inventory control and supply ordering to maintain operational flow.
Education
Certificate - Hospitality
Carl’s Practical Waitering And
JamaicaHigh School Diploma -
Muschett High School
JamaicaSkills
- Food delivery logistics
- Route optimization
- Delivery coordination
- Order accuracy
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training
- Equipment operation
- Customer satisfaction
Affiliations
- Gym
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Pier 52
05.2025 - 09.2025
Oyster Shucker
Peg leg Pete’s
02.2025 - 05.2025
Delivery Driver
Uber And Lyft
10.2024 - Current
Range Cook
Hotel Duval Autograph Collection
10.2024 - 02.2025
Range Cook
Habor Bar Restaurant Bar &
04.2024 - 10.2024
Cook Shift Leader
Skylar beach resort
03.2016 - 05.2023
Certificate - Hospitality
Carl’s Practical Waitering And
High School Diploma -
Muschett High School