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Derick Chambers

Fultondale

Summary

Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook's Assistant

Cheesecake Factory
Birmingham
01.2021 - 05.2026
  • Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for fresh Italian dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported supplies needing replenishment.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Preparation techniques
  • Food safety protocols
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance

Cook's Assistant

Cheesecake Factory
Birmingham
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for fresh Italian dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Followed food safety protocols for handling and storing ingredients.

Chef Assistant

Logans Road House
Mobile
08.2013 - 07.2019
  • Assisted in preparing ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Collaborated with chefs to execute meal preparation and plating efficiently.
  • Stocked kitchen supplies and monitored inventory levels regularly.

Cook's Assistant

Olive Garden
Mobile
07.2008 - 08.2013
  • Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for fresh Italian dishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation.
  • Supported the assembly of plates for service during busy shifts.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reported supplies needing replenishment.

Education

Ged
Simpsonville, KY

Certification In Culinary Arts - Whitney M Young

Job Corp
Simpsonville, KY
05.1999 - 07.2001

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen safety
  • Preparation techniques
  • Food safety protocols
  • Kitchen equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Recipe execution

Timeline

Cook's Assistant

Cheesecake Factory
01.2021 - 05.2026

Cook's Assistant

Cheesecake Factory
08.2019 - 04.2020

Chef Assistant

Logans Road House
08.2013 - 07.2019

Cook's Assistant

Olive Garden
07.2008 - 08.2013

Certification In Culinary Arts - Whitney M Young

Job Corp
05.1999 - 07.2001

Ged
Derick Chambers