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Deanté Holliday

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Compass Group Management, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Offering positive attitude and strong desire to learn and grow in customer service environment. Delivers ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply problem-solving skills effectively. Ready to use and develop customer service and communication skills in Desired Position role.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Compass Group Management
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Sales Associate

Dollar General Market
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.

Dishwasher

Sheldon’s Motel and Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.

Education

Randolph Henry Highschool
Charlotte Court House, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Performance improvement

Timeline

Cook

Compass Group Management
09.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Dollar General Market
01.2022 - 06.2022

Dishwasher

Sheldon’s Motel and Restaurant
04.2021 - 01.2022

Randolph Henry Highschool

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