Deon White
New Haven,CT
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 10 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Line Cook/Prep position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature. Committed and hardworking gentleman with experience processing transactions and assisting customers. Dedicated to resolving issues, answering customer questions and ringing up customers. Creative problem-solver versed in customer service. Dedicated Cashier experienced in high-end retail operations. Professional and friendly with remarkable customer service and sales abilities. Bringing experience and product knowledge to exceed revenue goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stock/Cashier
Boscov Department Store
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Giving customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
We're Back Pizza
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
- Contributed to menu planning and development, incorporating seasonal ingredients for optimal freshness and taste.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
Food Champion/Service Champion
Taco Bell
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Reduced food waste with proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Completed daily inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for uninterrupted service.
- Maintained safety standards by regularly cleaning and sanitizing all equipment, utensils, and surfaces.
- Utilized strong attention to detail when plating dishes, ensuring consistency in presentation across each meal served.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when working with fellow staff members, fostering a cohesive team atmosphere.
- Prepared variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions by following approved procedures.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
Chipotle Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Developed strong vendor relationships for consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Implemented innovative menu items that reflected current culinary trends, increasing both customer interest and repeat business.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Line Cook
ARCHIE MOORE'S
03.2021 - 07.2022
- I work on the line daily cooking burgers, steak Frites, Shrimp, fish and chips, buttermilk chicken sandwiches, quesadillas, wings, and many more items with other cooks to get food out in a timely fashion.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- I use communication to help me throughout the process and attention to details as well as I attend morning and night to make sure I am prepped or the line is ready for the next day.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Turnbridge
03.2022 - 06.2022
- I made day to day dishes breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- We created a menu for the week and switched it up cooked for 20+ every day and served snacks as well as baked goods such as brownies, homemade cupcakes, pie, cake, and many other desserts
- For breakfast, it would consist of sausage or bacon, pancakes or waffles, and etc
- Lunch and dinner were the most creative time cooked items from salmon, to steak frites, chicken wings, pork, ribs, burgers, and more
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Head Chef
Grass Roots Deli
02.2019 - 02.2021
- I worked full time as a head cook and a crew member for Grass Roots Deli
- I prepped food, cooked day to day, collected invoices, took deliveries, and trained associates with their tasks as we are hiring new people
- I am the only veteran from the beginning of the business that was until we shut down due to Covid-19
- The Business numbers were poor so it caused them to lay us off.
Student Worker
New Haven Job Corps
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Furthering my education and also working to gain my high school diploma
- Learning a trade,culinary and earn my degree in culinary arts and my serf safe certification`s
- I have completed the basics and have graduated from the program
- Contributed to a positive campus atmosphere through exceptional customer service, assisting students and faculty with inquiries and concerns.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Stocked products to maintain organized inventory and stock.
Crew Member
Abates
09.2018 - 01.2019
- I worked in the kitchen as a prep cook and dishwasher, part-time as well as per diem
- I cleaned surface areas and sliced cold cuts and cheese
- Prepped hot foods such as pasta, chicken parmigiana cuts of veggies, cleaning of fryers, preparing eggplant parm, making and weighing dough.
Crew Member/Cook
McDonald's
05.2018 - 08.2018
- I worked in the kitchen prepping cooking meals as well as cleaning the front of the house, bathrooms, and outside of the establishment.
Crew Member
Emerge Core
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Deconstruction / Renovations / Landscaping / Reconstruction / Maintenance / Stocking Supplies (lawnmower, weed whacker, rakes, shovels, and any other supplies
- Cashier / Crew Member
Cashier/Crew Member
Palm Tree Restaraunt
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Cashier / Maintenance / Food Prep / Lock Up / Stocking / Any other services requested.
Education
Penn Foster High School Diploma - High School Diploma
New Haven Job Corps Center
New Haven, CT06.2019
Culinary Arts Graduate - Culinary
New Haven Job Corps Center
New Haven, CT12.2018
High school or equivalent - High School Diploma Program
Adult Education
New Haven, CT01.2018
High school or equivalent - IDEA Academy
James Hillhouse High School
New Haven, CT06.2017
Skills
- Cleaning
- Cooking
- Stocking
- Cashier
- Culinary Experience
- Adult Education
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Food Production
- Food Safety
- Leadership
- Supervising Experience
- Serving Experience
- Banquet Experience
- Inventory Control
- Time management
- Menu Planning
- Restaurant Management
- Cash Register Operation
- Money Handling
Certification
- CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid, 07/01/17, 07/01/19
- OSHA 10, 08/01/17, 08/01/22
- ServSafe Food Handler, 06/01/18, 02/01/22
- Food Handler Certification
Additional Information
I am always on time and focused on doing well and being successful. I am very dependable and reliable, I am a fast learner and also bring fast and accurate customer service. Always have been accurate at completing requested task.
Awards
- Moments Of Greatness, 07/01/17, Great participation and engagement in all activities.
- Moments Of Greatness, 07/01/17, Completing And Attentending For Osha 10 (10 Hour Class)
- Moments Of Greatness, 06/01/17, Attending And Completing CPR classes.
Making Clothes
I am trying to learn more about making clothes,sewing,and designing. I have started on some ideas cant wait to bring them to real life with a little more connections and knowledge.
Timeline
Stock/Cashier
Boscov Department Store
09.2023 - 12.2023
Line Cook/Prep Cook
We're Back Pizza
03.2023 - 08.2023
Food Champion/Service Champion
Taco Bell
01.2023 - 07.2023
Chipotle Kitchen Manager
Chipotle Mexican Grill
05.2022 - 02.2023
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager
Turnbridge
03.2022 - 06.2022
Line Cook
ARCHIE MOORE'S
03.2021 - 07.2022
Head Chef
Grass Roots Deli
02.2019 - 02.2021
Crew Member
Abates
09.2018 - 01.2019
Crew Member/Cook
McDonald's
05.2018 - 08.2018
Student Worker
New Haven Job Corps
01.2018 - 02.2019
Crew Member
Emerge Core
05.2017 - 08.2017
Cashier/Crew Member
Palm Tree Restaraunt
08.2011 - 09.2016
Penn Foster High School Diploma - High School Diploma
New Haven Job Corps Center
Culinary Arts Graduate - Culinary
New Haven Job Corps Center
High school or equivalent - High School Diploma Program
Adult Education
High school or equivalent - IDEA Academy
James Hillhouse High School
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