DeAndre Reynolds
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Culinary Professional skilled in efficient meal preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to ensure timely execution of quality dishes while adhering to food safety protocols. Strong collaborator in fast-paced environments, contributing to a cohesive team focused on delivering high standards of cleanliness and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/ Dishwasher/ Prep-cook
The Dankery
Raleigh, NC
01.2026 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring consistent product quality and timely service.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, including all cooking surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline service and enhance team coordination.
- Adapted well under pressure in high volume environments while maintaining focus on quality execution.
- Memorized restaurant recipes to accurately and quickly prepare dishes.
- Stocked and maintained prep stations to reduce wait times and shortages.
- Managed kitchen operations by adhering to departmental scheduling guidelines.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures in accordance with local health regulations.
- Assisted in daily food preparation, accurately following recipes to maintain consistency.
SDC Counselor
YMCA of the triangle
Raleigh, NC
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Developed curriculum integrating reading, math, language arts, and self-control skills to enhance student learning
- Cultivated teamwork skills through participation in middle school soccer, fostering collaboration and communication
- Developed athletic skills in high school soccer
- Competed in varsity wrestling matches, demonstrating commitment to athletic excellence and personal growth
- Received Spotlight of Students Award for outstanding contributions
Education
High School -
South Garner High School
NC06-2027
Skills
- Teamwork
- Mentoring staff
- Active listener
- Sanitation practices
- Customer service
- Food preparation
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Food safety standards
- Knife skills
- Problem-solving
- Cleanliness standards
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Food presentation
- Food storage
- Kitchen organization
- Line management
- Plating techniques
- Quality control
- Team coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Back of house operations
- Food plating
- Recipe memorization
- Order accuracy
- Sauce making
- Recipe adaptation
- Recipe preparation
- Prep station management
- Portion control
Certification
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Concussion For Students
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Languages
English, Intermediate
Volunteer Experience
Created and maintained positive relationships with volunteers to ensure their satisfaction with the organization's mission and objectives., Assisted with event planning activities by coordinating logistics associated with recruiting volunteers for specific tasks or assignments.
Timeline
Line Cook/ Dishwasher/ Prep-cook
The Dankery
01.2026 - Current
SDC Counselor
YMCA of the triangle
01.2025 - 06.2025
High School -
South Garner High School