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Education
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Desmond Reid

Durham,NC

Summary

Entry-level Head Cook with well-established knowledge of health and safety regulations and professionalism. Looking to bring further success to your organization by applying a well-developed skill set and proactive demeanor.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Duke Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Clean and sanitize patient rooms empty trash in staff offices and patient rooms replenish all toiletris( soap, hand sanitizer, paper towels, toilet tissue, etc.) sweep and mop floors clean bathrooms

Merchandise Associate

Sam's Club
02.2023 - Current

Stock merchandise make sure it’s suitable for customers to pick and buy change sales pricing when prompted do planograms for new and seasonal products

Forklift Operator

Sams Club
02.2023 - Current

Offload product from truck or steel for floor associates to stock load orders for customers if needed or when needed fulfill distribution orders

Cook Shift Leader

Durham Ridge Assisted Living
07.2022 - Current
  • Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
  • Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
  • Followed "first in, first out" rule with every food and beverage item, tossing outdated and expired food products.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator each day to verify proper functioning.
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
  • Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
  • Placed orders for food and supplies used for creating meals for [Number] people.
  • Operated variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
  • Tested new recipes and menu items, following taste-test evaluation and procedural criteria.
  • Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
  • Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
  • Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
  • Followed recipes and procedures to prepare, season and cook food products.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.

Lead Dishwasher

Durham Ridge Assisted Living
03.2021 - Current
  • Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
  • Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
  • Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
  • Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
  • Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
  • Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
  • Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
  • Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
  • Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
  • Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen and food service skills.
  • Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery and cooking equipment.

Education

GED -

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
06.2016

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Kitchen Sanitation
  • Team Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Food Preparation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
  • Kitchen Staff Management
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Certification

Forklift certification

Timeline

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Duke Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Merchandise Associate

Sam's Club
02.2023 - Current

Forklift Operator

Sams Club
02.2023 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Durham Ridge Assisted Living
07.2022 - Current

Lead Dishwasher

Durham Ridge Assisted Living
03.2021 - Current

GED -

Durham Technical Community College
Desmond Reid