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Dennis White

Jamaica,NY

Summary

Adept at culinary creativity and sanitation, I elevated kitchen efficiency and food quality at Tonys Lunch through expert grilling, frying, and recipe modification. My leadership significantly enhanced team performance and service delivery, showcasing my ability to manage high-volume operations while maintaining rigorous food safety standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

Tonys Lunch
Vineland, NJ
02.2023 - 12.2024
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Received and stored food and supplies.
  • Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.

Bakery Assistant

ShopRite
Millville, NJ
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Weighed ingredients and monitored temperatures during baking processes.
  • Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work area throughout the day.
  • Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced bakery setting.
  • Took custom cake and bakery orders, ensuring all details were accurately recorded.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
  • Coordinated the baking schedule to ensure a continuous supply of fresh products.
  • Used bread slicers and other bakery equipment to handle high-volume operations needs.
  • Restocked shelves with freshly made products.
  • Conducted inventory checks and restocked bakery supplies and ingredients.
  • Washed preparation utensils, tools and machinery by hand or industrial dishwasher.
  • Stayed on top of changes in bakery menu to provide customers with optimal service.
  • Labeled bakery items by inputting data into digital weighing machine.
  • Coordinated with bakery team to fulfill large orders and special event requests.

Cook

Outlaws Burgers Barn & Creamery
Vineland , NJ
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
  • Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
  • Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.

Education

GED -

Trenton Central High School
Trenton
05-2015

Skills

  • Sauteing
  • Sanitation
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Recipe modification
  • Surface cleaning
  • Food handling
  • Contamination prevention
  • Cooking
  • Grilling
  • Frying
  • Order verification
  • Culinary creativity

Certification

  • Servesafe Certified

Timeline

Cook

Tonys Lunch
02.2023 - 12.2024

Bakery Assistant

ShopRite
05.2022 - 10.2023

Cook

Outlaws Burgers Barn & Creamery
01.2021 - 12.2022

GED -

Trenton Central High School

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