Deontra Delaney
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record at Saltwater Cowboy, excelling in high-volume food preparation and kitchen leadership. Skilled in food safety and team leadership, I fostered near-perfect customer satisfaction through effective inventory management and staff training. Demonstrates a strong ability to maintain quality and efficiency under pressure.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Saltwater Cowboy
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
Lead Line Cook
Page Grill
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Lead Line Cook
Hooters
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Lead Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2013 - 09.2019
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Line Cook
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Education
GED -
North Charleston
North Charleston, SC03.2005
Skills
Team Leadership
Kitchen leadership
Food Safety
Inventory Management
Safe Food Handling
Food presentation
Menu Planning
Food Preparation
Customer Service
Kitchen Organization
Supervising Food Prep
Safety Management
Allergen awareness
Cooking techniques
Certification
srevsafe certification
servsafe certification
I am a hard worker i am willing to learn new skills and grow i have a strong passion for learning and can demonstrate this while i work
Timeline
Sous Chef
Saltwater Cowboy
04.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Line Cook
Page Grill
10.2021 - 03.2022
Line Cook
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
07.2016 - 02.2019
Lead Line Cook
Hooters
07.2014 - 04.2021
Lead Line Cook
Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2013 - 09.2019
GED -
North Charleston