Desiree Davis
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook II
Jewish Family Service La
02.2022 - 02.2026
- Menu Planning and Development- Creating nutritious, cost-effective, and appealing menus that cater to diverse dietary needs and restrictions (e.g., allergies, religious requirements)
- Food Preparation and Production- Overseeing and actively participating in the preparation of meals, including cooking, baking, and plating, often for large groups.
- Inventory Management- Ordering, receiving, storing, and tracking food supplies and ingredients to minimize waste and ensure freshness
- Sanitation and Safety- Implementing and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards in all kitchen areas, adhering to relevant health regulations.
- Special Event Support -Collaborating with other departments to plan and execute food service for events, or community outreach programs
- Guest/Client Interaction - Interacting with program participants or guests to understand their preferences and ensure a positive dining experience
Assistant Dietary Supervisor
Brawswell Chateau Villa
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Scheduling
- Grocery orders, staying in budget
- Menu adjustments
- Maintain sanitation health and safety standards in work areas
- Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions required for meal preparation
- Clean food preparation area, cooking surfaces, and utensils
- Prepare food, serve and interact with residents
- Assist kitchen aides with special diet orders
- Assisted nurses with the correct meal portions according to guidelines
Private Cook
Reflection Recovery
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Ability to clean and maintain assigned workstation in a safe manner
- Familiarity with inventory management and documentation practices
- Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures, and facility policies
Cook
Somerford Place Assisted Living
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Prepared meals/snacks as assigned to the according planned menus
- Updated information on diet card and diet lists as needed
- Maintained the cleanliness of the kitchen and kitchen equipment by performing the weekly and daily cleaning duties
- Assisted in receiving and storing food and supplies, stored items properly labeled and dated
- Menu preparation
Education
Diploma - Basic Studies
Silverado High School
Victorville, CA05.2004
Skills
- Cooking, Kitchen Experience, Food Safety, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Time Management, Food Preparation, Food Handling, Menu Planning, Labor Cost Analysis, Banquet Experience, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Hotel Experience, Line Cook, Fryer/Sauté, Scratch Cooking, Customer Service, Stocking, Cash Register, Food Handling, Guest Services, Restaurant Experience, Hospitality, Leadership, Front Desk, Kitchen Management, Hotel Experience
Certification
ServSafe, Food Handler Certification, CPR Certification (present), First Aid Certification (present)
Timeline
Cook II
Jewish Family Service La
02.2022 - 02.2026
Assistant Dietary Supervisor
Brawswell Chateau Villa
01.2019 - 10.2021
Private Cook
Reflection Recovery
08.2015 - 11.2018
Cook
Somerford Place Assisted Living
04.2010 - 08.2015
Diploma - Basic Studies
Silverado High School