Derrien Shannon
Gainesville,FL
Summary
I been working in food service half of my life I have been in charge of my own work station with four people under my supervision. I have been in charge of doing the weekly food orders for inventory.. I have done almost everything possible in the kitchen besides baking. Cooking has been a passion.. I just love food service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Zaxby's Restaurant
Gainesville, Florida
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Mason Helper /General Labor Construction Worker
Solace New York
Syracuse , NY
08.2011 - 12.2022
- Performed minor maintenance tasks on tools used at work sites including sharpening blades on cutting tools and lubricating moving parts on power equipment.
- Assisted mason with mixing and applying mortar to brick or stone surfaces.
- Provided assistance in setting up ladders and working platforms when needed.
Assembly Line Worker
Express Personnel
Syracuse , NY
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning and aligning components.
Cook
Joes restaurant
Ithaca, NY
04.2002 - 05.2005
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Cornell University
Jansen dinning hall
Ithaca, NY
07.2000 - 03.2002
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Cook
Sodexho Marriott
Ithaca, NY
08.1997 - 07.2000
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Education
Henninger High School
Syracuse, NY07-1989
Skills
- Food pairing
- Food Costing
- Food Waste Reduction
- Food trends awareness
Timeline
Cook
Zaxby's Restaurant
12.2023 - 05.2024
Mason Helper /General Labor Construction Worker
Solace New York
08.2011 - 12.2022
Assembly Line Worker
Express Personnel
01.2006 - 07.2011
Cook
Joes restaurant
04.2002 - 05.2005
Cornell University
Jansen dinning hall
07.2000 - 03.2002
Cook
Sodexho Marriott
08.1997 - 07.2000
Henninger High School