Destiny Martin
Memphis
Summary
Dedicated cleaning and dietary cooking professional with extensive experience in meal preparation and housekeeping. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, ensuring high-quality service and guest comfort through attention to detail and effective teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Cook
Compass Intervention Center
Memphis
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and center preferences.
- Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at safe temperatures.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal preparation.
- Monitored food quality, freshness, and presentation prior to serving.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented food handling techniques to meet health compliance standards.
- Organized food items, supplies, and equipment essential for meal preparation.
Full Service Housekeeping
Homewood Suites By Hilton at Hilton Hotels
Memphis
05.2021 - Current
- Delivered tailored housekeeping services for extended-stay floor plans, enhancing guest comfort and satisfaction.
- Executed cleaning and maintenance tasks, ensuring sanitized and welcoming environments through vacuuming, dishwashing, and laundry duties.
- Managed linen changes, bathroom sanitation, and replenishment of soap and toiletries.
- Handled trash removal, contributing to overall cleanliness and hygiene across facilities.
- Trained team members by providing clear instructions on best practices.
- Collaborated efficiently in solo or team environments to ensure task completion.
Food Prep & Order Management
Chic-A-Fila
Memphis
10.2016 - 04.2021
- Prepared food for customers and catered events, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Trained staff on multiple positions related to food preparation and service.
- Ensured proper storage, labeling, and rotation of ingredients to maintain freshness.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to comply with food safety policies and procedures.
- Successfully worked with diverse coworkers to meet goals and resolve product-related issues.
Cook and Food Preparation
Wendys
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to company recipes and food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations throughout each shift.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Handled customer orders accurately while providing friendly service at the counter.
- Organized workstation with required ingredients and equipment, ensuring sanitation standards were met.
Cleaning and Maintenance
ServiceMaster
Memphis
10.2018 - 04.2018
- Utilized scan-gun system to select products accurately, ensuring timely fulfillment of orders.
- Packaged products efficiently, streamlining preparation for shipment.
Education
High School Diploma - Upper secondary education
Wooddale High School
Memphis, TN05-2009
Skills
- Food safety practices and sanitation
- Food handling techniques
- Food safety standards
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition and dietary requirements
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Food quality monitoring
- Food presentation and plating
- Meal serving techniques
- Portion control practices
- Food storage and waste disposal
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Kitchen equipment mastery
- Kitchen management and multitasking
- Cleaning procedures and techniques
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Staff training and instruction
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Order management systems
- Health and safety compliance in hospitality
- Health and safety compliance in hospitality
Certification
- Infant & Toddler Certification
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Compass Intervention Center
06.2025 - Current
Full Service Housekeeping
Homewood Suites By Hilton at Hilton Hotels
05.2021 - Current
Cleaning and Maintenance
ServiceMaster
10.2018 - 04.2018
Food Prep & Order Management
Chic-A-Fila
10.2016 - 04.2021
Cook and Food Preparation
Wendys
09.2016 - 10.2018
High School Diploma - Upper secondary education
Wooddale High School