Desmond Jason
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Reliable Public Safety Officer, licensed to carry and operate firearms. Adept at performing all assigned duties. Goal driven and attentive with sound judgment and reasoned thinking in dynamic and high-pressure situations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Spoke regularly with guest, patients and healthcare staff to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from patients, visitors and healthcare staff
- Patrolled assigned areas to check for signs of disturbance.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Applied principles of law enforcement and fire protection.
- Safely used firearms and other modern medical and police equipment.
- Mapped information and read maps.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Executive Sous Chef - Manager
Fairwinds River's Edge
05.2017 - 10.2021
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Store Manager
Qdoba Franchise, County
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
Grill Cook
Chipotle
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Stored and handled goods correctly to maintain freshness and condition.
- Restocked and rotated food items according to expiry dates to minimize waste.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cleaned food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
- Adhered to strict food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Worked closely with other kitchen staff to facilitate timely completion of orders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Forest Park Community College
St. Louis05.2017
Skills
- Crime Prevention
- Emergency Situations
- Safety Regulations
- Policy and Procedure
- Effective Working Relationships
- Retail Management
- Scheduling
- Sales
- Catering
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Executive Sous Chef - Manager
Fairwinds River's Edge
05.2017 - 10.2021
Store Manager
Qdoba Franchise, County
03.2016 - 01.2018
Grill Cook
Chipotle
09.2015 - 03.2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Forest Park Community College