Dawnn Brown
Washington
Summary
A calm, pleasant, helpful and hardworking individual who has a passion for great food and who enjoys cooking mouth watering dishes. Dawnn gets a real buzz out of working in a busy kitchen, and great pleasure out of seeing happy faces enjoying a good meal that she has cooked. As a natural leader she is not only able to give orders and delegate tasks, but is also able to reliably carry out orders as well. As an experienced Culinary/Sous Chef she has a proven track record of making great food that will entice diners and leave them wanting more. She loves the freedom of expression that cooking gives her and is willing to work hard to build a career in the culinary world. Right now she is looking for a suitable position with a company that wants to recruit talented and enthusiastic individuals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner/Chef/Driver
Dawnns’ Cafe
Washington
01.2015 - Current
- Organizing and monitoring controls of food quality, presentation and service.
- Cook and the serving of all meals to customers.
- Ensuring that the kitchen and service areas are always clean and tidy.
- Managing the kitchens controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Preparing menu plans.
- Placing food orders with approved suppliers and wholesalers.
- Cooking for special occasions i.e. birthdays, weddings etc.
- Serving well-presented and attractive meals made to individual requirements.
- Checking the quantity and quality of received products.
- Creating decorative food displays.
- Managing the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
- Assisting in the transportation of food to the dining area.
- Coming up with menu specials.
- Opening the kitchen and dining area at the start of the working day.
- Storing food in appropriate containers, labeling them and also rotating the food at the appropriate time.
- Storing leftover foodstuffs and uncooked products.
Head Cook
Capitol carryout
District Heights
06.2019 - 02.2026
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated meal preparation activities.
- Developed and implemented daily menus in line with customer preferences.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards and sanitation practices.
Cook
National Stadium
Washington
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Prepared diverse meals for large crowds during events at the national venue.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Culinary/Sous Chef
Union Town Bar & Grill
Washington
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Took grilled food orders from waiters.
- Seasoned and prepare food items for grilling.
- Grilled requested food items in accordance to customers’ specifications and preset recipes.
- Managed portions of grilled food items and garnish them.
- Regulated temperature of broilers, grills and roasters.
- Washed, cut and peel meats and vegetables prior to preparing them for cooking.
- Tasted and evaluate food items before serving.
- Received raw food items from suppliers.
- Ensured that all supplied items are of good quality and accurate quantity.
- Ensured refrigeration and rotation of food items.
- Labeled food items appropriately.
- Discard any expired or near expiry food items.
- Arranged prepared food items in an aesthetic manner.
- Checked and rechecked equipment temperature to ensure accuracy of order.
- Maintained work area by cleaning and sanitizing constantly.
- Cleaned and sanitize grilling and broiling equipment after use.
- Ensured preventative and general maintenance of grilling equipment.
- Made sure that food items are appropriately thawed before using.
- Managed inventory of food supplies.
- Cooled food items to standard temperatures before serving.
Sous Chef/Bartender
Big Chair Bar
Washington
11.2010 - 04.2012
- Lead a small team in a busy kitchen, and responsible for overseeing and participated in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks and cakes etc.
- Washed, cut, and peeled fruits and vegetables.
- Managed all aspects of the kitchen & cooking areas.
- Determined work schedules and delegating specific duties.
- Baked cakes, bread, rolls and pastry.
- Actively participated in staff meetings.
- Monitored sanitation practices.
- Documented and recorded information.
- Cleaned, disinfected and sanitized all areas of the kitchen.
- Evaluating new recipes, cooking equipment and products.
- Organized the food for special occasions like wedding, banquets and conferences.
- Assisted in purchasing supplies and also taking inventory.
Warehouse Helper
FedEx Field (Contractor)
Landover
12.2007 - 08.2010
- Performed routine administrative and clerical and warehouse duties necessary for efficient and effective station operations.
- Performed basic clerical, data entry, and general office duties.
- Ability to lift 50-70 Lbs.
- Assisted in loading and unloading tires on/off of vehicles.
- Verified load counts on all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Unloaded large shipments and put them in their designated spot in the warehouse.
- Verified correct pick-up and delivery information on invoices and return slips.
- Identified any potential shipment errors or damaged products.
- Assisted in correcting inventory issues.
- Assisted in completing warehouse inventory on a monthly basis.
- Kept the warehouse clean and orderly.
Prep/Grill Cook/Sandwich Artist
Subway
Washington
01.2005 - 10.2007
- Exhibited a cheerful and helpful manner while greeting guests and preparing their orders.
- Demonstrates a complete understanding of menu items and explains them to guests accurately.
- Used Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and compute the amount of the bill. Collects payment from guests and makes change. Follows all cash handling procedures.
- Performed Cash-In Procedure- accounting for all forms of money, bread, etc., during the shift.
- Prepared food neatly, according to formula, and in a timely manner.
- Checked products in sandwich unit area and restocks items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.
- Understood and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards during food preparation, service and clean up.
- Cleaned and maintained the customer and service areas and equipment to promote a clean restaurant image.
- Understood and adhered to all quality standards, formulas and procedures.
- Maintained a professional appearance and grooming standards.
- Performed light paperwork duties and other duties as assigned.
- Abided by all brand standards and company policies and procedures, including those outlined in the employee handbook.
Overnight Stock Clerk/Warehouse Laborer
Kmart
Oxon Hill
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Operated power material handling equipment to accurately select and palletize loads.
- Moved pallets by hand, hand truck, electric pallet jack, or manual pallet jack.
- Packaged merchandise for shipment.
- Wrapped goods for loading onto trailers.
- Stocked and merchandise in the warehouse.
- Ensured that the correct labels are on all stored pallets.
- Cleaned all warehouse areas and containers.
- Loaded and unloading trucks from ground level or platforms.
- Matched quantities and items being shipped against the invoice.
- Assisted in annual inventories.
- Used computer equipment to generate labels.
- Stocked incoming orders onto shelves.
- Loaded merchandise onto trucks.
- Loaded and unloaded containers and trucks.
- Organized stock in the warehouse.
Education
High School GED -
Armstrong Educational Center
Washington, DCSkills
- Food safety and health regulations
- Team player
- Cooking in high volume outlets
- Following detailed instructions and procedures
- Adaptability
- Working with minimum supervision
- Physical fitness
- Stamina
- Time management
- Multi-tasking
- Kitchen management
- Signature cocktails
- Hospitality
- Seasonal dishes
- Food preparation
- Baking skills
References
- Union Town Bar & Grill, Washington, DC, 05/12, 12/14, Deborah Dyson, (202) 538-1217
- Big Chair Bar, Washington, DC, 11/10, 04/12, Deborah Dyson, (202) 538-1217
- FedEx Field (Contractor), Landover, MD, 12/07, 08/10, James Ellis, (202) 717-4477
- Subway, Washington, DC, 01/05, 10/07, Deitra Foster, (202) 716-0430
- Kmart, Oxon Hill, MD, 01/99, 12/04, Bonita West, (301) 516-2483
Strengths And Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance (team player).
- Experience of cooking in high volume outlets.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
- Can quickly adapt to changing situations.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Physically fit with a lot of stamina and able to spend long hours standing up.
- Time management and Multi-tasking.
- Kitchen management.
- Signature cocktails.
- Hospitality.
- Seasonal dishes.
- Food preparation.
- Baking skills.
Timeline
Head Cook
Capitol carryout
06.2019 - 02.2026
Cook
National Stadium
03.2015 - 09.2018
Owner/Chef/Driver
Dawnns’ Cafe
01.2015 - Current
Culinary/Sous Chef
Union Town Bar & Grill
05.2012 - 12.2014
Sous Chef/Bartender
Big Chair Bar
11.2010 - 04.2012
Warehouse Helper
FedEx Field (Contractor)
12.2007 - 08.2010
Prep/Grill Cook/Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2005 - 10.2007
Overnight Stock Clerk/Warehouse Laborer
Kmart
01.1999 - 12.2004
High School GED -
Armstrong Educational Center