Demetrice Smiley
Adamsville,AL
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to company's best enhance the brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Walk Ons
Trussville, AL
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
Chef
The Valley Hotel
Homewood, AL
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
Machine Operator
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distribution Company Inc.
Bessemer, AL
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Utilized RF scanner guns to retrieve items from storage locations throughout the facility.
- Operated electric pallet jacks and forklifts to transport products between warehouse aisles.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Operated warehouse equipment with caution and according to manufacturer instructions to reduce risk of accidents and malfunctions.
- Confirmed items picked for orders by keying codes into system.
Machine Operator
Sterilite
Tarrant, AL
01.2014 - 04.2019
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pinson Valley High School
Pinson, AL05-2012
Skills
- Effective Communications
- Food safety and sanitation
- Company safety standards
- Culinary expertise
- Meal Preparation
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Sauce preparation
- Knife use
Timeline
Chef
Walk Ons
01.2021 - Current
Chef
The Valley Hotel
07.2019 - 03.2022
Machine Operator
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distribution Company Inc.
01.2017 - 04.2019
Machine Operator
Sterilite
01.2014 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Pinson Valley High School