Desiree Wilson
Hot Springs,AR
Summary
Dependable and hardworking employee with experience in fast-paced kitchens. Dynamic team player with strong attention to detail and good work ethic. Fast learner consistently meets deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher/line Cook/ Chef/sou Chef
vault, j&s , superior, DONS
Hot Springs , AR
04.2022 - 04.2025
- i worked my way up from dishwasher to line prep to line cook and then became a chef and then a sou chef and then head chef and manager.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen, and food service skills.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Mixed soap, water and sanitizer together to create cleaning solutions for daily use.
- Sorted clean dishes in appropriate storage areas for easy and accessible use.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
Education
GED -
Lake Hamilton High School
Hot Springs , ARSkills
- Knife skills
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory tracking
- Service area restocking
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Order communication
- Workstation organization
- Cleaning solutions preparation
- Food preparation
- Menu item plating
- Delivery unloading
- Kitchen station support
- Steady hand coordination
- Safety awareness
- Performance improvement
- Kitchen equipment use
- Attention to detail
- Equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety oversight
- Waste disposal
- Restocking skills
- Energy conservation
Timeline
Dishwasher/line Cook/ Chef/sou Chef
vault, j&s , superior, DONS
04.2022 - 04.2025
GED -
Lake Hamilton High School