Della Davis
supervisor
Florence,SC
Summary
Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with a disciplined approach. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Food Purchasing Specialist position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafeteria Retail Supervisor
Morrison Healthcare/McLeod
12.2021 - Current
- Streamlined food service processes for increased speed and reduced waste.
- Collaborated with management in the development of new menu items for improved customer experience.
- Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.
- Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
- Served consistent portions following recipes and control standards.
- Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Monitored food inventory and supplies to prevent waste.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques, safety protocols, and cashier duties.
- Supervised day-to-day operations, cooking, and serving.
- Maintained production records and tracked food used daily.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Hospitality Worker
Morrison Healthcare /Cedar Rehabilitation Center
10.2019 - Current
- Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias
- Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
- Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence to quality and safe food-handling standards.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery of materials and services for project completion.
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
- Built and grew a database of preferred vendors to manage supplier performance.
- Computed and created purchase orders in [Sysco] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Lead Line Cook
Morrison Healthcare/MUSC
10.2016 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high-volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Consistently met hospital guidelines regarding nutrition content while exceeding patient expectations on taste.
- Fostered a positive teamwork environment through open communication channels between team members at all times.
- Ensured seamless operations during staff absences by stepping in as needed on other cooking stations or tasks within the kitchen environment.
- Contributed ideas for menu specials that were well-received by patients, leading to increased satisfaction scores.
- Reduced food waste by practicing proper portion control and utilizing leftover ingredients creatively.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health code regulations for optimal food safety.
- Improved overall kitchen productivity by cross-training in various stations and assisting colleagues when necessary.
- Prepared nutritious meals that adhered to hospital guidelines for balanced diets while being flavorful and enjoyable for patients.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
Education
No Degree - Dietary Aide
Poynor Adult Educational
Florence, SC10.2005
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School
Florence, SC05.2003
Skills
Cooking
Customer service
POS System Operation
Food Safety Compliance
Customer Engagement
Menu Planning
Food Preparation
Food handling
Food presentation
Inventory Management
Staff Scheduling
Nutrition knowledge
Portion Control
Food and supplies ordering
Critical Thinking
Food Safety
Cash Handling
Microsoft Excel
Safety Training
Worker Training
Food and Beverage Service
Inventory Control
Point of Sale POS Software
Inventory controls
Customer Service
Health and Safety Regulations
Sanitation Standards
Kitchen Staff Supervision
Supplies Purchasing
ServSafe Food Manager
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Cafeteria Retail Supervisor
Morrison Healthcare/McLeod
12.2021 - Current
Hospitality Worker
Morrison Healthcare /Cedar Rehabilitation Center
10.2019 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Morrison Healthcare/MUSC
10.2016 - Current
No Degree - Dietary Aide
Poynor Adult Educational
High School Diploma -
Wilson High School