Demarcus Garrett
AKRON,Ohio
Summary
Driven fast food Prep Cook with wide and diverse skill set. Offering [Number] years of quality performance in food service roles. Known for reliability, efficiency and best-in-class service. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Packing Handler
Amazon
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Resolved problems of missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and incomplete deliveries.
- Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters and sealing tools.
- Maintained clean, neat and organized stockroom for easy access to goods.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized appropriate packing materials to guarantee fragile products arrived undamaged.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
Prep/Line Cook
Winking Lizard Tavern
09.2013 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
Line/Prep Cook
Long Horn
03.2016 - 02.2018
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Education
GED -
Ged Testing
Akron, OH06.2010
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Cooking Instruction
- Food Service Team Development
- Sauce Preparation
- Stock Rotation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Labor and Food Cost Control
- Ordering and Stocking
Timeline
Packing Handler
Amazon
06.2023 - 08.2023
Line/Prep Cook
Long Horn
03.2016 - 02.2018
Prep/Line Cook
Winking Lizard Tavern
09.2013 - 06.2023
GED -
Ged Testing