Davonte White
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Culinary professional with over 10 years in fast-paced kitchens and banquets. I deliver outstanding service to guests and solve problems on the fly. My background consists of multitasking, adaptability, hospitality and customer service. I have a passion for helping others and fixing problems to ensure they have a memorable time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissary Chef
Lifetime Fitness
Roanoke, TX
03.2024 - Current
- I work with a team of chefs to prepare balanced, flavorful meals that promote wellness and satisfaction across all Lifetime Fitness locations in the Dallas & Fort Worth area.
- Maintain strict time management to prepare multiple meals efficiently while meeting service deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and dietary guidelines.
- Implemented efficient food preparation processes, reducing waste and optimizing resource use throughout 10-hour shifts.
- I contribute to a fun kitchen culture focused on health, creativity, and continuous improvement.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Developed innovative menu items aligning with seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
Lead Line Cook
First Watch
Texas
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Opened the kitchen alongside management each morning, ensuring full readiness for service by our open time.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Set up and stock all line stations for efficient breakfast service, ensuring proper organization and cleanliness.
- Provided cross support throughout the kitchen, assisting with prep, egg station, mid-make, and plating as needed.
- Coordinate timing across other stations to ensure all menu items are delivered hot, fresh, and all at the same time prior to tickets hitting 10 minutes.
- Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
- Upheld food-safety and quality-control standards, ensuring freshness and presentation met company expectations daily.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Worked and discussed with management to maintain high-quality food presentation standards.
Kitchen Supervisor
Flix Brewhouse
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and hygiene protocols..
- Managed peak rushes serving 700+ guests during big opening weekends for movies and summers, maintaining quality and speed under pressure.
- Worked with front-of-house management and supervisory teams to introduce seasonal menu items aligned with blockbuster movie releases.
- Observed beer brewing techniques and incorporated house-brewed ingredients into new dishes.
- Provided hands-on leadership across the line, stepping in wherever needed to maintain smooth kitchen flow for service.
- Upheld company standards for food quality, cleanliness, and service consistency through accountability and awareness in the kitchen.
Kitchen Manager
Wagyu Meat + Grill
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Stepped in to help support stations that were lacking during peak hours to maintain consistency and quality across all menu items being sent out.
- Supervised daily prep work of other cooks, organized ingredient rotation and FIFO, and upheld high standards of sanitation and kitchen detailing nightly.
- Coordinated with food suppliers to place and confirm work orders, ensuring timely delivery of quality ingredients.
- Worked with the General Manager to develop and test new menu items, incorporating authentic Japanese flavors and presentation.
- Trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Trained and supported staff to maintain a cohesive, well-oiled machine and high-performing kitchen team.
- Ensured compliance with health codes, safety procedures, and restaurant operational policies.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining positive relationships and reputation management.
- Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
Cook Lead
Taqueria El Camino
Edmond, OK
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Oversaw back-of-house functions including prep coordination, station management, and shift organization.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and equipment usage.
- Developed seasonal menu specials based on local ingredients, driving customer interest and engagement.
- Strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and performed detailed end-of-shift sanitation to uphold health and safety standards every night.
- Conducted regular inventory counts for back-of-house supplies and ingredients to ensure accurate stock levels for the kitchen manager to order.
- Helped in prep operations during downtime, ensuring all ingredients were ready for smooth service flow.
- Collaborated with management during the opening of Railyard Pies, our sister location, assisting with kitchen setup and flow.
- Promoted teamwork and communication among kitchen and front-of-house staff to maintain a fast-paced, efficient, and fun work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
Edmond, OK09.2020
Skills
- Hospitality
- Attention to detail
- Fantastic customer service
- Serving Experience
- Company safety standards
- Supervising experience
- Kitchen management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability & strong work ethic
- Baking
- Food safety and sanitation
- Fine dining experience
Certification
- Google IT certification June 2025 to Present
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
Timeline
Commissary Chef
Lifetime Fitness
03.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
First Watch
09.2023 - 03.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
Flix Brewhouse
09.2022 - 09.2023
Kitchen Manager
Wagyu Meat + Grill
07.2021 - 09.2022
Cook Lead
Taqueria El Camino
07.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology