DEMETRIUS L. SMITH
District Heights,MD
Summary
Culinary professional experienced in food preparation and baking, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, and training staff. Skilled in teamwork, time management, and problem-solving, with a strong focus on food safety and sanitation. Brings expertise in multitasking, organization, and effective communication to ensure top-quality results.
Experienced with classroom instruction, student engagement, and curriculum implementation. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to maintain conducive learning environment. Strong understanding of classroom management and adaptability.
Compassionate Future Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro, MD
10.2025 - Current
- Fostered positive learning environments by implementing lesson plans and adapting to diverse student needs.
- Engaged students through interactive teaching methods, promoting active participation and collaboration.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining order and ensuring adherence to school policies.
- Collaborated with teachers to support curriculum delivery and enhance educational outcomes for students.
- Provided individualized support to students, addressing unique challenges and fostering confidence in their abilities.
- Developed rapport with students, encouraging academic growth and personal development in various subjects.
BAKER
Panera Bread
Elkridge, MD
01.2016 - 05.2026
- Cleaned work surfaces throughout the day to keep facility sanitary at all times.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Stocked, prepped, and cleaned bakery to complete daily opening and closing duties.
- Baked fresh bread and pastries to fulfill customer needs and orders.
- Utilized effective problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues in a timely fashion.
- Monitored food storage, rotation, and expiration dates to reduce waste.
- Trained new staff on proper baking methods and use of equipment.
- Set oven temperatures and oversaw simultaneous bakes to achieve top-quality results.
- Operated kitchen equipment and industrial ovens in alignment with safety requirements.
CHEF
Honesty Gourmet Caterers
Upper Marlboro, MD
03.2008 - 01.2016
- Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold food items.
- Prep and cook food items from recipes and from scratch.
- Take inventory and order all food items needed for banquets, weddings and other special events.
- Plan out daily prepschedule based on event menus and timeline.
- Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages.
- Ensure storage areas are straightened and all products are stored appropriately.
- Cover, date and correctly store all food prep items using FIFO system.
- Provide direction to setup staff on room layouts for banquets and special events.
- Arrange chafers and platters of food items, sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated stations.
- Serve menu items compliant with established standards.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education Candidate
Mount St. Mary's University
Emmitsburg05-2029
Associate Degree - Arts Science
Art Institute of Washington
US01-2007
High School - undefined
Largo High School
US01-2004
Skills
- Good Communications Skills
- Able to work efficiently in a team environment
- Ability to work peacefully and efficiently under pressure
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cleanliness standards
- Team collaboration
- Allergen awareness
- Team player
- Active listener
- Excellent math skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Behavior management
- Classroom organization
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Prince George County Public Schools
10.2025 - Current
BAKER
Panera Bread
01.2016 - 05.2026
CHEF
Honesty Gourmet Caterers
03.2008 - 01.2016
High School - undefined
Largo High School
Associate Degree - Arts Science
Art Institute of Washington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Elementary Education Candidate
Mount St. Mary's University
CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Honesty Gourmet Caterers, 03/01/08, Present, Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold food items., Prep and cook food items from recipes and from scratch., Take inventory and order all food items needed for banquets, weddings and other special events., Plan out daily prepschedule based on event menus and timeline., Notify Chef in advance of likely shortages., Ensure storage areas are straightened and all products are stored appropriately., Cover, date and correctly store all food prep items using FIFO system., Provide direction to setup staff on room layouts for banquets and special events., Arrange chafers and platters of food items, sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated stations., Serve menu items compliant with established standards., Assist with other duties as assigned.