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Work History
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cooking
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Delano Watkins

Edgewater ,MD

Summary

Proven culinary and care professional with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional cooking and service skills, notably at Sunrise Assisted Living. Mastered multitasking in fast-paced environments, ensuring timely, high-quality food preparation and presentation. Skilled in safe food handling and customer service, consistently prioritizing health and customer needs. Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Contenintal Cook /Care Assistant

Sunrise Assisted Living
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Server

Bay Village Assisted Livivg Home
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • we prepared the deserts and appetizers
  • I would stay after and help with laundry and caregiving


Server

Brightviewseniorliving
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Line Cook

Panera Bread
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full-course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Education

Business Degree - Business

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

High School Diploma -

Southern High School
Harwood, MD
06.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food Preparation
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Cooking techniques
  • Knife Skills
  • Sanitation
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food presentation
  • Food Plating
  • Sauce making
  • Menu Planning
  • Garnishing Techniques
  • Safe Food Handling

cooking

I love to cook in my downtime if I see a new dish on social media or if it is something in my head I put together. 

Timeline

Contenintal Cook /Care Assistant

Sunrise Assisted Living
07.2023 - 11.2023

Server

Bay Village Assisted Livivg Home
10.2022 - 06.2023

Server

Brightviewseniorliving
11.2019 - 07.2020

Line Cook

Panera Bread
07.2019 - 09.2019

Business Degree - Business

Anne Arundel Community College

High School Diploma -

Southern High School
Delano Watkins