Devin Brown
Coppell,TX
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
FLIK Hospitality
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
Box Truck Driver
Bowman
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in warehouse operations when needed, contributing to overall team success and productivity.
- Safely transported goods to customers, adhering to strict deadlines and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure timely deliveries and address any issues that arose during transport.
- Operated box truck equipment safely, such as lift gates or pallet jacks, reducing the risk of accidents or injury on the job site.
- Coordinated with fellow drivers on multi-stop routes for efficient teamwork and resource allocation during high-demand periods.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections by checking fluids, examining engine for corrosion and inspecting interior and exterior of vehicle for damage.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo in a safe and efficient manner, minimizing risk of damage to goods.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, vehicle inspections, and other relevant documentation for compliance purposes.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to assist with loading and unloading of products at warehouses.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of local and regional roadways, enabling efficient navigation even without GPS assistance.
Chef
FLIK Hospitality
09.2014 - 04.2020
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Graybar
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, organized products and wrapped pallets, responsible for getting orders shipped out.
Dr. Pepper
10.2012 - 02.2013
- Loaded trucks with product, pulled products from storage to process orders, followed safety guidelines, ensured accurate amounts were pulled for orders.
Walmart
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Stocked and organized items on shelves, used customer service skills to assist with customer inquiries, merchandised product zones to ensure neat/clean work areas.
King Creole
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Responsible for daily mise-en-place, cleaned flatware and dishes, followed safe food handling guidelines, assisted in loading/unloading catering vehicle.
Education
A.A.S. -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Dallas, TXSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Catering
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Handling
- Banquet Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Food Safety
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Chef Assistant
FLIK Hospitality
12.2022 - Current
Box Truck Driver
Bowman
10.2020 - 11.2022
Chef
FLIK Hospitality
09.2014 - 04.2020
Graybar
03.2013 - 09.2013
Dr. Pepper
10.2012 - 02.2013
Walmart
03.2010 - 09.2012
King Creole
03.2009 - 02.2010
A.A.S. -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
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